Purchase Manager

Riverdale India; Mohali; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PF & ESI

Job summary

Riverdale India is seeking an experienced Purchase Manager to lead procurement for real estate projects, focusing on sourcing construction materials, building vendor networks, and negotiating terms to ensure timely material availability as per project schedules.

You will plan procurement, onboard suppliers, manage purchase orders, review quotations, and coordinate with site teams to align with execution timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, SCM, or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of purchase/procurement experience in real estate or construction.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, specs, and procurement processes.
• Excellent negotiation, vendor management, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP/purchase management software.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Procurement Planning: Plan and execute procurement activities based on project requirements, budgets, and timelines.
• Vendor Development: Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable suppliers while maintaining vendor relationships.
• Negotiation & Cost Management: Negotiate rates, payment terms, and delivery conditions for competitive pricing.
• Material Sourcing: Manage procurement of civil, structural, finishing, electrical, plumbing, MEP materials.
• Purchase Operations: Review quotations, prepare statements, obtain approvals, and issue purchase orders.
• Site Coordination: Coordinate with project and site teams to ensure material availability per schedules.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure purchased materials meet specs, quality standards, and company requirements.
• Purchase Documentation: Maintain vendor records, purchase orders, invoices, and MIS reports.
• Team Management: Guide and supervise the purchase team and monitor departmental performance.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Vendor management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Team coordination

Education

Civil/Mechanical Engineering

Supply Chain Management

Tools

MS Excel

ERP software

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Purchase Manager to lead procurement operations for real estate projects. The candidate will be responsible for sourcing construction materials, developing vendor networks, negotiating commercial terms, managing purchase activities, and ensuring timely availability of materials as per project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Planning: Plan and execute procurement activities based on project requirements, material specifications, budgets, and timelines.

Vendor Development: Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable suppliers, manufacturers, and contractors while maintaining strong vendor relationships.

Negotiation & Cost Management: Negotiate rates, payment terms, credit periods, and delivery conditions to achieve competitive pricing and cost efficiency.

Material Sourcing: Manage procurement of civil, structural, finishing, electrical, plumbing, MEP, and other construction-related materials.

Purchase Operations: Review quotations, prepare comparative statements, obtain necessary approvals, and issue purchase orders.

Site Coordination: Work with project and site teams to understand material requirements and ensure availability as per execution schedules.

Quality & Compliance: Ensure purchased materials meet approved technical specifications, quality standards, and company requirements.

Purchase Documentation: Maintain vendor records, purchase orders, invoices, comparative statements, and procurement MIS reports.

Team Management: Guide and supervise the purchase team, allocate responsibilities, and monitor departmental performance.

Requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.

Minimum 8 years of experience in purchase and procurement, preferably in the real estate or construction industry.

Strong understanding of construction materials, specifications, and procurement processes.

Excellent negotiation, vendor management, and analytical skills.

Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP/purchase management software.

Strong leadership, decision-making, and coordination abilities.

Preferred Experience

Experience in residential and commercial high-rise projects.

Established network of construction material suppliers and vendors.

Experience handling bulk and high-value procurement.

Professional growth and career advancement opportunities.

Opportunity to work on large-scale real estate projects.

Supportive and collaborative work environment.

Provident Fund (PF) and Employee State Insurance (ESI)

Riverdale India is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.