Assistant Procurement Manager

Ace Group; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Ace Group in India seeks an experienced Assistant Manager - Procurement to drive procurement for real estate and construction projects. You will manage vendors, source materials, negotiate prices, process POs, and control costs in coordination with project teams.

Responsibilities include end-to-end procurement of construction materials, supplier development, quotations, market analysis, and ensuring timely delivery. Farvision experience is mandatory.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of relevant experience in purchase and procurement, preferably with a real estate developer, construction company, or infrastructure organisation.
• Farvision experience mandatory.
• Real estate background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end procurement of construction materials, equipment, and services as per project requirements.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable vendors and suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and quality.
• Obtain quotations, prepare comparative statements (CS), analyse market rates, and negotiate commercial terms.
• Process purchase orders (POs) and work orders as per approved budgets and the company's procurement policies.
• Procure materials such as cement, steel, RMC, electrical, plumbing, civil, finishing, and MEP materials.
• Coordinate with Project, Planning, Engineering, Stores, and Accounts teams to ensure timely procurement and delivery.
• Monitor purchase orders and follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery at project sites.
• Conduct price benchmarking and market research to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Verify material specifications, quantities, quality requirements, and approved technical parameters before procurement.
• Maintain vendor databases, purchase records, quotations, purchase orders, and other procurement documentation.
• Resolve issues related to material quality, delivery delays, billing, and vendor coordination.
• Monitor vendor performance based on pricing, quality, delivery timelines, and commercial terms.
• Ensure adherence to the procurement approval matrix, budgetary controls, and internal policies.
• Prepare procurement MIS reports, pending purchase order reports, and cost comparison statements.
• Support the Purchase Manager in procurement planning, cost optimisation, and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Vendor development

Vendor management

Negotiation

Cost optimization

Procurement process

Coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Commerce degree

Business Administration

Supply Chain Management

Tools

Farvision

MS Excel

Job description

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Manager - Procurement to manage procurement activities for real estate and construction projects. The candidate will be responsible for vendor management, material sourcing, price negotiations, purchase order processing, cost control, and timely procurement of materials in coordination with project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end procurement of construction materials, equipment, and services as per project requirements.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable vendors and suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and quality.
• Obtain quotations, prepare comparative statements (CS), analyse market rates, and negotiate commercial terms.
• Process purchase orders (POs) and work orders as per approved budgets and the company's procurement policies.
• Procure materials such as cement, steel, RMC, electrical, plumbing, civil, finishing, and MEP materials.
• Coordinate with Project, Planning, Engineering, Stores, and Accounts teams to ensure timely procurement and delivery.
• Monitor purchase orders and follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery at project sites.
• Conduct price benchmarking and market research to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Verify material specifications, quantities, quality requirements, and approved technical parameters before procurement.
• Maintain vendor databases, purchase records, quotations, purchase orders, and other procurement documentation.
• Resolve issues related to material quality, delivery delays, billing, and vendor coordination.
• Monitor vendor performance based on pricing, quality, delivery timelines, and commercial terms.
• Ensure adherence to the procurement approval matrix, budgetary controls, and internal policies.
• Prepare procurement MIS reports, pending purchase order reports, and cost comparison statements.
• Support the Purchase Manager in procurement planning, cost optimisation, and process improvement initiatives.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of purchase and procurement processes in the real estate or construction industry.
• Vendor development, vendor management, and supplier coordination.
• Negotiation, rate analysis, and cost optimisation.
• Knowledge of construction materials, technical specifications, and market rates.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Farvision or purchase management software.
• Preparation of comparative statements, purchase orders, and work orders.
• Strong analytical, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement requirements and meet project deadlines.

Educational Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Commerce, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline. A technical background or relevant procurement qualification will be an added advantage.

Experience

8-10 years of relevant experience in purchase and procurement, preferably with a real estate developer, construction company, or infrastructure organisation.

Farvision experience mandatory.

We are considering candidate from Real Estate background only.