Procurement Executive

Kandukuri V S Udaya Bhaskar; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Kandukuri V S Udaya Bhaskar is seeking an experienced procurement professional in Hyderabad to manage end-to-end sourcing for landscaping projects, nursery operations, and office needs. You will coordinate with Project Managers, Site Engineers, and Nursery Teams to ensure timely delivery of plants, tools, and consumables.

The role requires strong negotiation, vendor management, and proficiency in MS Office/CRM tools, with travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Business Development, Sales, Client Acquisition, or a related field.
• Experience in landscaping, horticulture, construction, real estate, architecture, infrastructure, facility management, or allied industries.
• Degree/Diploma in horticulture, agriculture, landscape architecture, civil engineering, business administration, marketing, or a related field.
• Strong experience in B2B sales, lead generation, client acquisition, relationship management, and business development.
• Proven ability to generate leads, develop sales pipelines, negotiate, and close deals.
• Strong understanding of client requirements and solution-based selling.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, interpersonal, and client-handling skills.
• Ability to prepare and present proposals, presentations, quotations, and tenders.
• Strong networking skills with builders, developers, architects, contractors, corporates, hospitality businesses, and other decision-makers.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with design, project, nursery, estimation, and management teams.
• Strong target orientation with the ability to achieve sales and revenue objectives.
• Good market research and competitor analysis.
• Proficiency in MS Office, PowerPoint, Excel, email communication, and CRM/sales tools.
• Willingness to travel for client meetings, site visits, exhibitions, networking events, and business development activities.
• Candidates with an established industry network and client contacts in landscaping, construction, real estate, hospitality, or related sectors will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end procurement activities for landscaping projects, nursery operations, and office requirements.
• Source and procure plants, trees, palms, shrubs, fertilizers, pesticides, soil, manure, cocopeat, irrigation materials, landscaping tools, machinery, and consumables.
• Obtain and compare quotations, pricing, specifications, quality, and delivery timelines from multiple vendors.
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve competitive pricing and favorable commercial terms.
• Prepare and process Purchase Orders (POs) based on approved requirements.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials to project sites and nursery locations.
• Track purchase orders, pending materials, delivery schedules, and procurement status.
• Coordinate with site teams, stores, accounts, project managers, and vendors for smooth procurement operations.
• Verify the quantity, quality, specifications, and condition of materials received at the site/store.
• Handle vendor issues related to quality, shortage, damage, delivery delays, and replacements.
• Maintain an updated vendor database, quotation records, purchase orders, invoices, and procurement documentation.
• Monitor inventory and coordinate with site/store teams to avoid material shortages and unnecessary excess stock.
• Develop alternative suppliers for critical landscaping materials to ensure continuous availability.
• Support cost-control initiatives and identify opportunities for procurement cost savings.
• Coordinate with the Accounts team regarding vendor invoices, payment documentation, and outstanding issues.
• Prepare regular procurement reports, purchase summaries, vendor comparisons, and MIS reports for management.
• Ensure procurement activities are carried out according to company policies, approved budgets, quality standards, and project requirements.
• Maintain proper records of all procurement transactions and ensure timely documentation and reporting.

Skills

Strong communication

Vendor coordination

MS Office

CRM/sales tools

Negotiation

Client handling

Presentation skills

Education

Graduate in B.Com, BBA, Supply Chain Management, Logistics

Diploma in related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

CRM tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end procurement activities for landscaping projects, nursery operations, and office requirements.
• Understand material requirements from Project Managers, Site Engineers, Supervisors, and Nursery Teams.
• Source and procure plants, trees, palms, shrubs, fertilizers, pesticides, soil, manure, cocopeat, irrigation materials, landscaping tools, machinery, and consumables.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop relationships with reliable vendors and suppliers.
• Obtain and compare quotations, pricing, specifications, quality, and delivery timelines from multiple vendors.
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve competitive pricing and favorable commercial terms.
• Prepare and process Purchase Orders (POs) based on approved requirements.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials to project sites and nursery locations.
• Track purchase orders, pending materials, delivery schedules, and procurement status.
• Coordinate with site teams, stores, accounts, project managers, and vendors for smooth procurement operations.
• Verify the quantity, quality, specifications, and condition of materials received at the site/store.
• Handle vendor issues related to quality, shortage, damage, delivery delays, and replacements.
• Maintain an updated vendor database, quotation records, purchase orders, invoices, and procurement documentation.
• Monitor inventory and coordinate with site/store teams to avoid material shortages and unnecessary excess stock.
• Develop alternative suppliers for critical landscaping materials to ensure continuous availability.
• Support cost-control initiatives and identify opportunities for procurement cost savings.
• Coordinate with the Accounts team regarding vendor invoices, payment documentation, and outstanding issues.
• Prepare regular procurement reports, purchase summaries, vendor comparisons, and MIS reports for management.
• Ensure procurement activities are carried out according to company policies, approved budgets, quality standards, and project requirements.
• Maintain proper records of all procurement transactions and ensure timely documentation and reporting.

Preferred candidate profile

• 5+ years of experience in Business Development, Sales, Client Acquisition, or a related field.
• Experience in landscaping, horticulture, construction, real estate, architecture, infrastructure, facility management, or allied industries will be preferred.
• Degree/Diploma in Horticulture, Agriculture, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• Strong experience in B2B sales, lead generation, client acquisition, relationship management, and business development.
• Proven ability to generate leads, develop sales pipelines, negotiate, and close deals.
• Strong understanding of client requirements and solution-based selling.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, interpersonal, and client-handling skills.
• Ability to prepare and present proposals, presentations, quotations, and tenders professionally.
• Strong networking skills with the ability to develop relationships with builders, developers, architects, contractors, corporates, hospitality businesses, and other decision-makers.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with design, project, nursery, estimation, and management teams.
• Strong target orientation with the ability to achieve sales and revenue objectives.
• Good market research and competitor analysis skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, PowerPoint, Excel, email communication, and CRM/sales tools.
• Willingness to travel for client meetings, site visits, exhibitions, networking events, and business development activities.
• Candidates with an established industry network and client contacts in landscaping, construction, real estate, hospitality, or related sectors will be an added advantage.

Perks and benefits

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Graduate in B.Com, BBA, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Procurement / Purchase / Vendor Management.
• Candidates with experience in landscaping, horticulture, nursery, construction, infrastructure, or related industries will be preferred.
• Good knowledge of vendor identification, quotation comparison, price negotiation, and purchase order processing.
• Experience in sourcing plants, trees, palms, fertilizers, pesticides, soil, manure, irrigation materials, tools, machinery, and landscaping consumables will be an added advantage.
• Strong vendor coordination and supplier relationship management skills.
• Good understanding of inventory management, material tracking, delivery schedules, and stock requirements.
• Ability to negotiate effectively with vendors and achieve competitive pricing and favorable terms.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Office, and procurement documentation.
• Strong communication, coordination, follow-up, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with Project Managers, Site Engineers, Supervisors, Stores, Accounts, Nursery Teams, and Vendors.
• Should be organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of handling multiple procurement requirements simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel to project sites, nurseries, and vendor locations when required.
• Ability to work independently and meet procurement timelines and project requirements.