Job Title: Senior Procurement Specialist (Construction)

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 decision-making 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 (Non-negotiable requirement).

Preferred Attributes:

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