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Job Description: Purchase & Store Executive for Construction Company (CONTRACTOR)
APPLY ONLY IF YOU HAVE WORKED IN A CIVIL CONTRACTING FIRM.
Position Title: Purchase & Store Executive
Department: Purchase / Store
Industry: Industrial Construction
Reporting To: Project Director
Role Summary
The Purchase Executive is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing the purchase of materials, equipment, subcontracted services, and consumables required for construction projects. The role ensures timely availability of quality materials at the best possible cost while maintaining compliance with company policies, project schedules, and budget targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Procurement and purchasing for ongoing and upcoming construction projects.
- Source vendors, contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors for materials and services.
- Obtain quotations, compare rates, and negotiate pricing, credit terms, delivery schedules, and contracts.
- Prepare and issue purchase orders, work orders, and supply agreements.
- Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, store teams, and accounts to understand material requirements and delivery timelines.
- Ensure timely procurement of construction materials such as cement, steel, sand, aggregates, RMC, shuttering material, tiles, plumbing, electrical, and finishing items.
- Monitor inventory levels and plan replenishment to avoid project delays.
- Resolve supply quality concerns.
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, quotations, vendor contracts, GRNs, and invoices.
- Support cost control by identifying savings opportunities and alternative sourcing options.
- Coordinate with accounts for invoice verification, payment processing, and reconciliation.
Required Skills
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Good knowledge of construction materials, specifications, and market rates.
- Ability to read material requirement plans and coordinate with project teams.
- Excellent communication, planning, and decision-making skills.
- Strong knowledge of procurement processes, PO systems, and documentation.
- Analytical skills for comparing quotations and controlling costs.
- Proficiency in MS Excel
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in construction purchasing or procurement preferred.
- Experience working with contractors, suppliers, and construction sites.
- Knowledge of local market vendors and construction material sourcing.
Preferred Attributes
- Hands-on experience in civil construction procurement.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong ethical standards and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with billing, rate analysis, and contract terms.
Performance Metrics
- Cost savings achieved through negotiation and sourcing.
- On-time material availability.
- Supplier performance and compliance.
- Accuracy of purchasing records and documentation.
- Reduction in project delays due to procurement issues.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- HAVE YOUR WORKED IN A CONSTRUCTION COMPANY?
Work Location: In person
