Purchase Executive

• *Job Title:** Material Purchase Officer
• *Department:** Purchase / Procurement
• *Industry:** Real Estate \& Construction
• *Experience Required:** Minimum 5 Years
• *Employment Type:** Full\-Time
• *Job Location:** Gwalior
• *Reporting To:** Purchase Manager / Project Head / Management

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and result\-oriented **Material Purchase Officer** to manage the procurement of construction materials for real estate projects. The candidate must have strong vendor management, negotiation, cost\-control, and inventory coordination skills to ensure timely availability of quality materials within the approved budget.

Key Responsibilities

• **Material Procurement:** Purchase construction materials such as cement, steel, sand, aggregate, bricks, electrical, plumbing, and finishing materials.
• **Vendor Management:** Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with reliable suppliers and contractors.
• **Price Negotiation:** Obtain quotations, compare prices, negotiate rates, and secure cost\-effective deals.
• **Purchase Orders:** Prepare and issue purchase orders after obtaining the required approvals.
• **Site Coordination:** Coordinate with civil engineers, site supervisors, and project managers to understand material requirements and delivery schedules.
• **Inventory Control:** Monitor material stock, consumption, and pending requirements to avoid shortages or overstocking.
• **Quality Assurance:** Ensure materials meet approved specifications and quality standards.
• **Delivery Management:** Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery at project sites.
• **Documentation:** Maintain purchase records, quotations, invoices, delivery challans, and vendor payment details.
• **Cost Control:** Monitor procurement expenses and identify opportunities to reduce material costs without compromising quality.
• **Payment Coordination:** Coordinate with the accounts department regarding vendor bills, outstanding payments, and purchase reconciliation.
• **MIS Reporting:** Prepare regular reports on purchases, material costs, pending orders, and supplier performance.

Educational Qualifications

• Graduate in Commerce, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• A diploma or degree in Civil Engineering is an added advantage.

Required Experience \& Skills

• Minimum **5 years of relevant experience** in material procurement for real estate, construction, or infrastructure projects.
• Good knowledge of construction materials, specifications, and prevailing market rates.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and purchase/inventory management software.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and control procurement costs.
• Strong coordination, planning, and problem\-solving abilities.
• Willingness to visit construction sites and supplier locations as required.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely availability of materials at project sites.
• Cost savings achieved through effective negotiation.
• Material quality and compliance with specifications.
• Accuracy of purchase records and documentation.
• Reduction in material wastage and procurement delays.
• Vendor reliability and adherence to delivery schedules.

Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should be proactive, trustworthy, detail\-oriented, and capable of independently handling end\-to\-end material procurement for multiple real estate projects while ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and timely execution.

Pay: From ₹22,000\.00 per month

Work Location: In person