Walk-in || Construction Purchase Manager

BUILD A HOME JOB DESCRIPTION

Assistant Purchase Manager – Purchase & Procurement

Industry: Turnkey Residential Construction
Location: Bangalore | Experience: 7–15 Years
Education: Any Degree

ROLE SUMMARY

BuildAhome is looking for a smart, commercially strong and result-oriented Assistant Purchase Manager with hands-on experience in end-to-end procurement of building and construction materials. The candidate must have strong knowledge of construction materials, market pricing, vendors, manufacturers, negotiation and project material planning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage end-to-end procurement of Cement, Steel/TMT, Bricks/Blocks, Sand, Aggregates, Tiles, Doors, Paints, Plumbing, Electrical, Sanitaryware, Waterproofing and finishing materials.
• Understand the purpose, application, specifications and quality requirements of materials and ensure the right quality, quantity, source, price and timely supply.
• Identify and develop reliable vendors, dealers, distributors and direct manufacturers/industries for regular and bulk procurement.
• Maintain strong knowledge of current market prices, material availability, suppliers and sourcing locations.
• Obtain quotations, prepare price comparisons, negotiate rates/commercial terms, obtain approvals and manage Purchase Orders (POs).
• Drive cost reduction through negotiation, bulk purchasing, direct sourcing, alternate vendors and better commercial terms.
• Coordinate with project/site teams for material planning and ensure on-time supply to avoid project delays, shortages and escalations.
• Track orders and delivery commitments and arrange backup sources/plans for critical or delayed materials.
• Manage vendor registration, evaluation, performance and supplier relationships.
• Handle high-value/high-volume transactions with proper verification of quantities, rates, specifications, GST, invoices, delivery documents and POs.
• Coordinate with Accounts/Finance for payment follow-ups, invoice issues and commercial settlements.
• Follow the complete purchase/procurement lifecycle with proper documentation.

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• 7–15 years of relevant Purchase/Procurement experience in Construction/Turnkey/Real Estate projects.
• Strong hands-on experience in building/construction materials is mandatory.
• Excellent knowledge of material applications, specifications, quality, market rates and sourcing methods.
• Strong network of construction material vendors and manufacturers, including direct industries for bulk procurement.
• Strong price negotiation, commercial analysis, cost reduction and vendor management skills.
• Good knowledge of GST calculations, PO management, purchase documentation and procurement processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, large-value transactions and time-critical requirements.
• Strong analytical thinking, verification, follow-up, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Smart, proactive, commercially intelligent and capable of making quick, practical procurement decisions.

PREFERRED BACKGROUND

Candidates from Turnkey Construction, Residential Construction, Real Estate, Builders, Contractors or similar construction organizations with strong building-material procurement experience will be preferred.

Not Suitable: Candidates whose primary procurement experience is in manufacturing, automobile, electronics, FMCG, IT or other non-construction industries.

INTERVIEW DETAILS

Date: 26 August 2026 onwards
Time: Anytime between 11:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Location: #13, 4th Floor, CRN Chambers, Kasturba Rd, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560001

Contact HR – Magil
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