Purchase Executive

Raunaq Foundations; Chennai District; On-site; INR 279,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Raunaq Foundations in Chennai seeks a detail-oriented Purchase Executive to manage procurement for construction projects. You will source, negotiate, and purchase materials, equipment, and services, ensuring cost efficiency and timely delivery.

You will coordinate with site engineers, issue purchase orders, track orders, maintain records, and monitor inventory while ensuring smooth payments with the accounts team. SAP skills are not required as per the listing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in purchasing/procurement, preferably in the construction industry.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate reliable suppliers and vendors for construction materials.
• Request quotations, compare prices, and negotiate terms and conditions.
• Issue purchase orders and track the status of orders until final delivery.
• Coordinate with site engineers and project teams to understand material requirements and delivery timelines.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and inventory.
• Ensure materials are received in good condition and resolve any delivery or quality issues with vendors.
• Monitor inventory levels and plan for reordering to avoid project delays.
• Follow up on pending invoices and ensure timely payments in coordination with the accounts team.
• Stay updated on market trends, material costs, and vendor performance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Vendor management

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Looking for Immediate joiners

only from Construction industry background

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Purchase Executive to manage procurement activities for our construction projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials, equipment, and services required for construction operations while ensuring cost efficiency and timely delivery.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Identify and evaluate reliable suppliers and vendors for construction materials (e.g., cement, steel, electrical items, plumbing supplies, etc.)
  
• Request quotations, compare prices, and negotiate terms and conditions.
  
• Issue purchase orders and track the status of orders until final delivery.
  
• Coordinate with site engineers and project teams to understand material requirements and delivery timelines.
  
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and inventory.
  
• Ensure materials are received in good condition and resolve any delivery or quality issues with vendors.
  
• Monitor inventory levels and plan for reordering to avoid project delays.
  
• Follow up on pending invoices and ensure timely payments in coordination with the accounts team.
  
• Stay updated on market trends, material costs, and vendor performance.
  
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

Desired Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
  
• 1 - 3 years of experience in purchasing/procurement, preferably in the construction industry.
  
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

• Experience in construction field
  
• Good understanding of construction materials and vendor management.
  
• Proficient in MS Office word and excel.
  
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

*SAP skills not required*