Job Summary
The Purchase Manager – RMC will be responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement of Ready Mix Concrete (RMC), cement, aggregates, admixtures, and other construction-related materials required for ongoing projects.
The position will be responsible for vendor development, rate negotiation, purchase planning, supplier performance, material availability, cost optimization, quality coordination, delivery scheduling, and commercial management.
Key Responsibilities
1. RMC & Material Procurement
- Manage end-to-end procurement of Ready Mix Concrete for construction projects.
- Coordinate procurement of different concrete grades such as M20, M25, M30, M35, M40 and higher grades, as required by project specifications.
- Procure cement, aggregates, manufactured sand/M-sand, admixtures and other RMC-related raw materials.
- Review material requirements received from project sites and prepare procurement plans accordingly.
- Ensure uninterrupted availability of RMC and critical construction materials.
- Plan procurement based on project schedules, concrete pouring requirements and consumption forecasts.
- Coordinate with RMC plants and suppliers for daily/weekly delivery schedules.
- Monitor dispatches and ensure timely delivery at project sites.
2. Vendor Development & Management
- Identify, evaluate and develop reliable RMC suppliers and raw material vendors.
- Maintain an approved vendor database for RMC, cement, aggregates, admixtures and related materials.
- Conduct vendor evaluations based on price, quality, capacity, delivery performance, financial stability and service capability.
- Negotiate and finalize commercial terms with suppliers.
- Monitor vendor performance and take corrective action for recurring delays, quality issues or commercial discrepancies.
- Develop alternate suppliers to avoid dependency on a single vendor.
- Maintain strong professional relationships with key suppliers and RMC manufacturers.
3. Price Negotiation & Cost Control
- Obtain and compare quotations from multiple vendors.
- Negotiate RMC rates, transportation charges, pumping charges, escalation clauses, taxes, discounts and payment terms.
- Negotiate volume-based rates and long-term rate contracts wherever applicable.
- Analyze market trends for cement, aggregates, sand, admixtures, diesel and transportation costs.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction without compromising quality or project requirements.
- Maintain approved rate contracts and periodically review supplier pricing.
- Prepare comparative statements and obtain necessary approvals before finalizing purchases.
4. Purchase Orders & Commercial Management
- Prepare and release Purchase Orders / Work Orders in accordance with approved procurement procedures.
- Ensure POs clearly specify:
- Material description
- Concrete grade/specification
- Quantity
- Rate
- Applicable taxes
- Transportation charges
- Delivery location
- Payment terms
- Quality requirements
- Testing requirements
- Other commercial conditions
- Track PO quantities and values against actual consumption.
- Monitor pending orders and ensure timely closure of completed POs.
- Coordinate with Finance and Accounts for invoice verification and payment processing.
- Resolve billing, rate, quantity, tax and delivery-related discrepancies with vendors.
5. RMC Delivery & Logistics Coordination
- Coordinate with project sites and RMC suppliers for daily concrete requirements.
- Monitor scheduled concrete pours and ensure adequate RMC availability.
- Coordinate transit mixers, concrete pumps and delivery schedules wherever applicable.
- Track vehicle dispatches and delivery status during critical pours.
- Take immediate corrective action in case of delivery delays, plant breakdowns, traffic issues or supply shortages.
- Maintain backup arrangements for critical concrete requirements.
- Minimize waiting time, rejected loads and concrete wastage.
6. Quality & Technical Coordination
- Coordinate with QA/QC and Civil Engineering teams to ensure procurement is as per approved specifications.
- Ensure RMC suppliers comply with project-specific quality requirements.
- Coordinate supplier submission of test certificates, mix designs, material test reports and other quality documents.
- Ensure materials are sourced from approved suppliers.
- Monitor recurring quality complaints and coordinate corrective actions with vendors.
- Work closely with the QA/QC team regarding concrete quality, slump, cube testing and material specifications.
7. Inventory & Consumption Monitoring
- Monitor consumption of cement, aggregates, admixtures and other construction materials.
- Coordinate with Stores and Project Teams to maintain optimum inventory levels.
- Avoid both stockouts and unnecessary accumulation of materials.
- Compare planned consumption with actual consumption.
- Monitor material wastage and identify opportunities for reduction.
- Maintain procurement and consumption MIS for management review.
8. Market Intelligence
- Regularly monitor market prices and availability of:
- Cement
- Aggregates
- M-Sand / River Sand
- Admixtures
- RMC
- Transportation
- Diesel and other relevant inputs
- Develop an understanding of regional supplier capacity and market conditions.
- Identify new vendors and alternative sourcing options.
- Provide management with recommendations regarding market price movements and procurement strategy.
9. Documentation & MIS
Maintain accurate procurement records including:
- Purchase Orders
- Work Orders
- Vendor quotations
- Comparative statements
- Rate contracts
- Vendor evaluation records
- Delivery challans
- Material receipts
- Invoices
- Test certificates
- Consumption reports
- Pending PO reports
- Vendor performance reports
- Monthly procurement MIS
Prepare periodic reports on procurement value, savings, consumption, pending orders, vendor performance and material availability.
10. Cross-Functional Coordination
Work closely with:
- Project Managers
- Site Engineers
- Civil Engineering Teams
- QA/QC Department
- RMC / Batching Plant Teams
- Stores Department
- Accounts & Finance
- Planning Department
- Commercial Department
- Senior Management
Ensure procurement decisions are aligned with project schedules, technical requirements, budgets and commercial objectives.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher
Pay: ₹70,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
