Title Senior Procurement Specialist (Construction)

Shravanthi Group; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Shravanthi Group in Bengaluru seeks a Senior Procurement Specialist (Construction) with 7+ years of experience to lead strategic sourcing, vendor management, and cost optimization across projects. You will manage procurement planning, market research, and tendering, ensuring timely delivery and compliance.

The role requires deep knowledge of construction materials, strong negotiation skills, and expertise in ERP and Excel to drive cost savings and project efficiency.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in construction procurement
• Experience with tendering, RFQ/RFP, and contracts
• Knowledge of construction materials and project procurement planning
• Strong vendor development and negotiation abilities
• ERP systems and MS Excel proficiency
• Willingness to travel locally for market visits

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and procure construction materials with quality and cost control
• Conduct market research to identify new products and pricing trends
• Develop and manage vendor base; negotiate terms and pricing
• Plan purchases with project managers to ensure supply
• Ensure materials meet specs; coordinate with QA/QC
• Monitor inventory and logistics for timely delivery
• Prepare purchase orders, contracts, and tender documents; track MIS

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Negotiation

Market research

Budget management

ERP systems

MS Excel

Project coordination

Education

Any Degree

Job description

Job Title: Senior Procurement Specialist (Construction)

Experience: 7+ Years

Industry: Construction / Interior Fit-outs / Infrastructure

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Procurement professional with 7+ years in the construction procurement to drive strategic sourcing, vendor management, and cost optimization initiatives across projects. The role requires a strong understanding of construction materials, supply markets, and project-driven procurement planning to ensure seamless execution and commercial efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Material Sourcing & Procurement: Identify, evaluate, and procure construction materials including cement, aggregates (jelly), sand, steel, carpentry materials, interior finishes, and construction equipment. Ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery.
• Market Research & Product Identification: Regularly visit markets, suppliers, and exhibitions to identify new products, innovative materials, and cost-saving alternatives. Stay updated on industry trends and pricing fluctuations.
• Vendor Development & Management: Develop and maintain a strong vendor base. Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, delivery timelines, and pricing. Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing agreements.
• Cost Control & Budget Management: Optimize procurement costs through effective negotiation, bulk purchasing, and alternative sourcing strategies. Ensure adherence to project budgets.
• Purchase Planning & Coordination: Collaborate with project managers, site engineers, and planning teams to forecast material requirements and ensure uninterrupted supply.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure procured materials meet project specifications and quality standards. Coordinate with QA/QC teams when required.
• Inventory & Logistics Management: Monitor stock levels, manage inventory efficiently, and coordinate logistics for timely delivery to project sites.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate procurement records, purchase orders, invoices, and contracts. Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
• Risk Management: Identify potential supply risks and develop contingency plans to avoid project delays.

Contracts & Tendering

• Manage the complete tendering and contracting process for materials, services, subcontract works, equipment, and project requirements, including RFQ/RFP issuance and vendor participation.
• Review BOQs, drawings, specifications, scope of work, commercial terms, delivery requirements, and contractual conditions before initiating tenders.
• Coordinate pre-bid meetings, site visits, technical clarifications, and commercial discussions with vendors, subcontractors, consultants, QS, Project, and Design teams.
• Evaluate technical and commercial quotations and prepare Comparative Statements (CS) covering rates, specifications, deviations, delivery schedules, payment terms, warranties, and other conditions.
• Lead vendor/subcontractor negotiations to achieve competitive pricing, favourable payment terms, delivery commitments, warranties, and contractual conditions.
• Coordinate preparation and finalisation of Purchase Orders, Work Orders, Service Orders, Rate Contracts, and agreements, ensuring all approved commercial and contractual terms are incorporated.
• Monitor contract performance, variations, claims, delays, and commercial issues; maintain tender and contract records and prepare Tender & Contract MIS covering awarded contracts, savings, commitments, variations, and pending negotiations.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of construction materials (cement, aggregates, steel, carpentry, interior materials, MEP items, etc)
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills
• Good understanding of market dynamics and pricing trends
• Ability to evaluate technical specifications and BOQs
• Strong coordination and communication skills
• Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Excel
• Problem-solving and decisionmaking ability under pressure

Educational Qualification

• Any Degree, with Purchase Experience in Construction, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7+ years of relevant procurement experience within the construction industry (Nonnegotiable requirement).

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in large-scale construction or interior fitout projects
• Strong network of suppliers and vendors
• Willingness to travel locally for market visits and vendor development.