Purchase Executive

Purchase Executive Civil & Construction Procurement

Location: Chennai
Qualification: Diploma in Civil Engineering / B.E. Civil Engineering (Mandatory)
Experience: 35 years
Joining: Immediate Joiners Preferred

Contact: 9884801456

Role & responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end procurement activities for civil and construction-related materials.
• Identify, evaluate and develop reliable vendors and suppliers.
• Source quotations, compare commercial terms and negotiate prices, quality and delivery timelines.
• Prepare purchase orders and ensure timely procurement as per project requirements.
• Coordinate with project, engineering, stores and accounts teams for material requirements and deliveries.
• Ensure materials are procured as per approved specifications, quality standards and project timelines.
• Monitor purchase orders, delivery schedules and pending supplies.
• Maintain proper purchase records, vendor documentation and MIS reports.
• Support cost optimization through effective vendor negotiation and alternate sourcing.
• Resolve material quality, quantity, delivery and billing-related issues with vendors.

Preferred candidate profile

• Diploma in Civil Engineering or B.E. Civil Engineering is mandatory.
• 35 years of relevant experience in Civil / Construction Purchase & Procurement.
• Strong working knowledge of construction materials, specifications and suppliers.
• Experience in sourcing materials such as cement, steel, sand, aggregates, plumbing, electrical, hardware and other construction-related items.
• Good negotiation, vendor management and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple departments and manage procurement timelines effectively.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel, purchase documentation and basic ERP systems.
• Immediate joiners are strongly preferred.
• Candidates without relevant Civil/Construction Purchase experience are requested not to apply.