Senior Purchase Manager

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 500000 - Rs 1300000 (ie INR 5 - 13 LPA)

Min Experience: 10+ years

Location: Bangalore

JobType: full-time

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Planning & Strategy

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for civil construction materials and subcontracted works.
• Ensure timely procurement of materials and services to support uninterrupted project execution.
• Negotiate with suppliers and vendors to achieve the best pricing, quality, and delivery timelines.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining quality and project requirements.

Tendering & Vendor Finalization

• Manage the tendering process, including floating RFQs, vendor prequalification, bid evaluation, and vendor selection.
• Conduct technical and commercial evaluations of vendor quotations.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders during vendor finalization and procurement approvals.
• Ensure procurement documentation is maintained accurately.

Cost Control & Budget Management

• Establish procurement cost benchmarks aligned with project budgets.
• Monitor material price trends and recommend cost-effective procurement strategies.
• Coordinate with Quantity Surveying and Finance teams to ensure procurement activities remain within approved budgets.

Vendor & Supplier Management

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable suppliers and vendors for civil construction materials.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and quality compliance.
• Conduct vendor performance evaluations and maintain an approved vendor database.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and industry standards.
• Maintain complete procurement records for audit and internal review.
• Monitor procurement risks and implement corrective actions where required.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate with Project, Site, QS, and Finance teams to ensure smooth material planning and supply.
• Track purchase orders and material delivery schedules.
• Provide regular procurement reports and updates to senior management.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Sound knowledge of civil construction materials and procurement processes.
• Experience in tendering, procurement planning, and cost optimization.
• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, MS Excel, or procurement software.

Education

• Diploma in Civil Engineering or B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering (Mandatory).

Experience

• 10–15 years of experience in procurement for civil construction projects.
• Must have worked on high-rise residential, luxury apartment, villa, or commercial projects.
• Proven experience in procurement planning, vendor management, tendering, and material sourcing from project initiation to completion.