Purchase Engineer - Civil

Civilis Infra Pvt. Ltd.; Surat; On-site; INR 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Civilis Infra Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a Purchase Engineer to manage procurement for construction and related materials. You will coordinate with vendors, engineers, and accounts to ensure timely purchasing and delivery in line with project requirements.

The role requires 3-5 years of relevant experience in procurement within construction or engineering environments, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in MS Excel/ERP systems to maintain proper procurement records and reports.

Qualifications

• Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in purchase/procurement, preferably in construction or engineering industries.

Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end purchasing and procurement activities for construction projects.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable suppliers and vendors.
• Source construction materials, engineering materials, tools, equipment, and consumables as per project requirements.
• Collect and compare quotations from multiple vendors based on price, quality, specifications, delivery time, and payment terms.
• Negotiate prices, delivery schedules, credit terms, and other commercial conditions with suppliers.
• Prepare and issue Purchase Orders (POs) after obtaining the required approvals.
• Coordinate with site engineers, project managers, stores, accounts, and other departments to understand material requirements.
• Ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials to avoid project delays.
• Follow up with vendors regarding order status, dispatch, transportation, and delivery.
• Verify material specifications and quantities in coordination with the technical/site team.
• Maintain proper records of purchase orders, quotations, invoices, delivery challans, and vendor documents.
• Monitor pending purchase orders and ensure timely closure.
• Handle vendor performance issues, material shortages, delays, and quality-related concerns.
• Assist in developing and maintaining an approved vendor/supplier database.
• Monitor market prices and identify cost-saving procurement opportunities.
• Ensure procurement is carried out within the approved budget and company policies.
• Coordinate with the accounts department regarding vendor payments and outstanding invoices.
• Maintain procurement reports and provide regular updates to management.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement procedures and documentation standards.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Procurement & purchasing

Quotations analysis

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

MS Excel / ERP

Purchase orders

Documentation

Education

Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering

Tools

ERP software

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a Purchase Engineer to manage and coordinate the procurement of construction materials, engineering materials, equipment, tools, and other project requirements. The candidate will be responsible for vendor coordination, quotation comparison, negotiation, purchase orders, timely material procurement, and maintaining proper procurement documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end purchasing and procurement activities for construction projects.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable suppliers and vendors.
• Source construction materials, engineering materials, tools, equipment, and consumables as per project requirements.
• Collect and compare quotations from multiple vendors based on price, quality, specifications, delivery time, and payment terms.
• Negotiate prices, delivery schedules, credit terms, and other commercial conditions with suppliers.
• Prepare and issue Purchase Orders (POs) after obtaining the required approvals.
• Coordinate with site engineers, project managers, stores, accounts, and other departments to understand material requirements.
• Ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials to avoid project delays.
• Follow up with vendors regarding order status, dispatch, transportation, and delivery.
• Verify material specifications and quantities in coordination with the technical/site team.
• Maintain proper records of purchase orders, quotations, invoices, delivery challans, and vendor documents.
• Monitor pending purchase orders and ensure timely closure.
• Handle vendor performance issues, material shortages, delays, and quality-related concerns.
• Assist in developing and maintaining an approved vendor/supplier database.
• Monitor market prices and identify cost-saving procurement opportunities.
• Ensure procurement is carried out within the approved budget and company policies.
• Coordinate with the accounts department regarding vendor payments and outstanding invoices.
• Maintain procurement reports and provide regular updates to management.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement procedures and documentation standards.

Required Skills

• Good knowledge of construction and engineering materials.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Good understanding of procurement and purchasing processes.
• Ability to compare quotations and analyze commercial terms.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Strong follow-up and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple purchase requirements simultaneously.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel, MS Office, and ERP/Purchase software.
• Ability to prepare purchase orders, comparison statements, and procurement reports.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.

Educational Qualification

• Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline.
• Candidates with relevant procurement/purchase experience in the construction or engineering industry will be preferred.

Experience

3-5 years of relevant experience in purchase/procurement, preferably in:

• Construction companies
• Real estate projects
• Infrastructure projects
• Engineering companies
• Manufacturing/industrial projects