Purchase Assistant

We are seeking an energetic and reliable purchase assistant to support our procurement department. In this role, you will work closely with project managers, site engineers, and vendors to ensure that construction materials, tools, and equipment are procured, delivered, and managed efficiently and cost-effectively.

Your daily tasks will involve managing purchase orders, tracking vendor deliveries, comparing quotations, and maintaining precise inventory documentation for ongoing construction sites across Bangalore.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement Operations: Process purchase requisitions and local purchase orders (LPOs) for construction materials (e.g., cement, steel, aggregates, finishing materials, and MEP supplies) as per site requirements.
• Vendor Quotations & Negotiation: Collect quotations from various vendors/suppliers, perform initial comparative statements, and negotiate competitive pricing, credit terms, and delivery schedules.
• Order Tracking & Delivery: Coordinate with suppliers and site supervisors to track deliveries and ensure materials reach project sites on time without quality defects.
• Documentation & Billing: Maintain organised digital and physical records of purchase orders, delivery challans, invoices, and material receipt notes (MRN). Forward bills to the accounts department for timely processing.
• Inventory & Stock Coordination: Assist in monitoring stock levels at site stores and reconcile purchase records with actual site consumption.
• Vendor Management: Maintain an updated database of reliable vendors, subcontractors, and material suppliers in and around Bangalore.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Diploma or bachelor's degree in commerce (B.Com), business administration (BBA), or a civil engineering/diploma background with an interest in procurement.
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of proven experience as a Purchase Assistant, Procurement Executive, or Store Keeper strictly within the Construction, Infrastructure, or Real Estate industry.
• Software Skills: Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word and familiarity with construction/ERP inventory software.
• Communication: Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Kannada/Hindi (local language proficiency is an advantage for vendor coordination).
• Core Competencies: Strong negotiation skills, high attention to detail, good numerical aptitude, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced construction environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package matching industry standards.
• Professional growth and learning opportunities within a well-established construction brand.
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Provident Fund

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kalyananagar, Karnataka 560043