Manager Purchase - Civil

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for civil, construction and project-related materials, products and services as per project requirements, budgets and timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, evaluate and develop vendors based on quality, price, capacity, delivery timelines and reliability.
• Source materials and products through market research and price benchmarking to ensure competitive procurement.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from multiple vendors and negotiate price, payment terms, delivery schedules, credit terms and other commercial conditions.
• Prepare and analyse costing, comparative statements and rate comparisons and recommend vendors based on cost, quality and delivery.
• Coordinate with Project, Planning, Engineering, Stores and Accounts teams to understand material requirements, specifications and delivery schedules.
• Ensure timely placement of Purchase Orders, Work Orders and contracts in accordance with approved requirements and commercial terms.
• Prepare, review and negotiate purchase and work contracts, ensuring agreed terms are properly documented.
• Monitor POs and vendor commitments for timely delivery of materials/services as per project schedules.
• Maintain an updated vendor database covering vendor profile, product range, rates, performance and payment terms.
• Develop long-term relationships with reliable vendors and ensure continuous availability of critical construction materials.
• Monitor vendor performance on quality, cost, delivery and service and take corrective action where required.
• Maintain procurement records, quotations, comparative statements, POs, WOs, contracts and supporting documents for audit and management review.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through bulk procurement, alternate sourcing and value engineering.
• Prepare regular procurement reports covering orders placed, pending requirements, vendor status, cost savings and delivery status.
• Guide and supervise the purchase team and ensure effective allocation and completion of procurement activities.

Preferred Age: 30-40 years. Managerial experience is essential. Familiarity with SAP HANA will be an added advantage.