Manager Purchase

Job role & responsibility:

• Procurement Planning:
• Develop and execute procurement strategies for materials and equipment in line with project requirements and timelines.
• Liaise with project teams to forecast material needs.
• Sourcing & Vendor Development:
• Identify, evaluate, and develop vendors for civil construction materials, GI/DI/HDPE pipes and fittings, valves, pumps, blowers, clarifiers, and other capital equipment.
• Establish and maintain an approved vendor list based on quality, reliability, and cost.
• Negotiation & Cost Control:
• Negotiate pricing, delivery, and payment terms with suppliers to achieve cost savings and improve profitability.
• Ensure compliance with budgetary constraints and value engineering.
• Purchase Order Management:
• Issue POs based on technical and commercial evaluations.
• Ensure on-time delivery of materials/equipment to project sites or warehouses.
• Quality & Compliance:
• Coordinate with QA/QC and engineering teams to ensure materials and equipment meet required specifications and industry standards.
• Ensure supplier compliance with statutory and company policies.
• Logistics & Coordination:
• Manage transportation, customs clearance (for imports), and inventory as needed.
• Resolve issues related to delivery, shortages, or damages.
• Documentation & Reporting:
• Maintain procurement documentation, PO trackers, and supplier records.
• Provide regular procurement status reports to stakeholders and management.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil / Mechanical / Industrial) or relevant field; MBA in Supply Chain is an advantage.
• 05-07 years of procurement experience, preferably in wastewater treatment / water infrastructure / EPC projects.
• Strong knowledge of civil materials, piping systems, capital equipment (pumps, valves, blowers, etc.), and technical specifications.
• Experience in manual working and preparing ISO documents
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working in STP/ETP/WTP projects.
• Exposure to government tenders and compliance documentation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹10,536.81 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person