Purchase Manager

City Corporation; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

City Corporation in Pune, India is seeking a seasoned Purchase Manager with 10-20 years in procurement for real estate or construction projects. You will lead procurement planning, vendor management, and cost control to ensure timely, within-budget material supplies.

Responsibilities include forecasting material needs, onboarding reliable vendors for civil, electrical, plumbing, and finishing materials, negotiating terms, maintaining records, and coordinating with accounts for payments.

Qualifications

• Ten to twenty years of procurement experience in real estate or construction.
• Educational background in civil engineering or related fields with SCM exposure.
• MBA or equivalent is a plus for strategic procurement management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with project schedule and budget.
• Forecast material needs based on construction phases and BOQ.
• Identify, evaluate, onboard vendors for civil, electrical, plumbing, finishing materials.
• Negotiate rates, terms, and delivery schedules; ensure on-time supplies.
• Maintain POs, GRNs, invoices, and delivery challans; ISI/project specs compliance.
• Track shipments, coordinate unloading, and verification at site.
• Maintain procurement dashboards and MIS reports; highlight shortages.
• Ensure purchases stay within approved budgets and quality standards.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Construction materials

Vendor management

MS Excel

Tally

ERP systems

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Supply Chain

Business Administration

MBA (plus)

Tools

MS Excel

Tally

ERP systems

Job description

Designation: Purchase Manager

Salary: As per market standard

Role & responsibilities

• Procurement Planning:
• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with the project schedule and budget.
• Forecast material needs based on construction phases and BOQ.
• Vendor & Supplier Management:
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable vendors for civil, electrical, plumbing, and finishing materials.
• Negotiate rates, credit terms, and delivery schedules.
• Build strong relationships to ensure on-time and quality supplies.
• Cost & Quality Control:
• Ensure purchases are within approved budgets.
• Maintain cost efficiency without compromising material quality.
• Conduct random checks on received materials to ensure specs are met.
• Documentation & Compliance:
• Maintain complete records of purchase orders, GRNs, invoices, and delivery challans.
• Ensure all materials meet ISI / project specifications.
• Handle vendor billing issues and coordinate with accounts for timely payments.
• Logistics Coordination:
• Track shipments, ensure timely delivery to site, and coordinate unloading and verification.
• Handle transportation challenges with suppliers as needed.
• Reporting & Analysis:
• Maintain procurement dashboards and MIS reports.
• Highlight any material shortages or urgent procurement needs to management

• Experience: 10-20 years in procurement for real estate or construction companies, preferably in residential housing or township projects.
• Education: Bachelors in Civil Engineering / Supply Chain / Business Administration. MBA is a plus.
• Skills:
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills
• Knowledge of construction materials and market pricing
• Vendor management expertise
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Tally, and ERP systems
• Excellent organizational and communication skills

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person