Connecting Chains
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connectingchains.com
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Job Description – Senior Purchase ManagerLocation: Hyderabad, Telangana
Experience: 12–18 Years
Industry: Real Estate / Construction
Function: Procurement / Purchase / Supply Chain
Position OverviewWe are looking for an experienced Senior Purchase Manager to lead end-to-end procurement activities for large-scale residential and commercial construction projects, with a strong focus on high-rise building projects.
The ideal candidate should have strong experience in construction procurement, vendor development, techno-commercial evaluation, price negotiation, material planning, and project-site coordination. Hands-on experience in high-rise residential/commercial building projects is mandatory.
Key Responsibilities1. Procurement & Purchase Management- Manage end-to-end procurement of construction materials, equipment, consumables and project requirements.
- Prepare procurement plans based on project schedules, BOQs, material requirements and site priorities.
- Review purchase requisitions, technical specifications and material requirements from project/site teams.
- Source materials in line with project timelines, quality standards and approved budgets.
- Ensure timely availability of materials at project sites.
2. Residential & Commercial Projects- Handle procurement requirements for residential and commercial building projects.
- Must have hands-on experience in high-rise residential/commercial projects.
- Coordinate closely with Project, Construction, Engineering, Planning, QS and Finance teams.
- Understand project execution requirements and align procurement with construction schedules.
3. Technical & Commercial Evaluation- Review BOQs, specifications, drawings and technical requirements.
- Conduct technical and techno-commercial comparisons of vendor quotations.
- Evaluate suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery capability and technical compliance.
- Identify cost-effective alternatives without compromising project quality.
4. Vendor Management- Identify, evaluate and develop reliable suppliers and contractors.
- Maintain a strong vendor/supplier network for construction materials.
- Negotiate rates, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties and commercial conditions.
- Monitor vendor performance, quality and delivery commitments.
- Develop long-term strategic relationships with key suppliers.
5. Negotiation & Cost Optimization- Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers and contractors.
- Achieve cost savings through competitive sourcing, negotiations and alternate vendor development.
- Benchmark market prices and monitor price fluctuations.
- Ensure procurement remains within approved project budgets.
- Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost optimization.
6. Purchase Orders & Documentation- Review and finalize purchase orders, work orders and commercial terms.
- Ensure appropriate approvals are obtained before releasing purchase orders.
- Maintain procurement records, vendor comparisons and commercial documentation.
- Track open POs and ensure timely closure.
7. Material Planning & Delivery- Track long-lead and critical construction materials.
- Coordinate with vendors and site teams to ensure on-time delivery.
- Monitor material lead times and proactively address procurement delays.
- Coordinate with stores/logistics teams for material receipt and reconciliation.
8. MIS & Reporting- Prepare procurement MIS and management reports.
- Track procurement status, pending requirements, cost savings and delivery schedules.
- Provide regular updates on critical procurement items and project risks.
- Monitor procurement performance against project timelines and budgets.
Key Technical / Material ExposureCandidates should have strong knowledge of procurement for construction-related materials such as:
- Structural steel
- Reinforcement steel
- Cement and concrete-related materials
- RMC / construction materials
- Aluminium and glazing materials
- Doors and windows
- Flooring and tiles
- Paints and waterproofing materials
- Plumbing materials
- Electrical materials
- Sanitaryware
- Fire-fighting materials
- HVAC-related materials
- Building finishes
- Hardware and consumables
- Other project-specific construction materials
Mandatory Requirements- 12–18 years of overall experience in Purchase / Procurement.
- Mandatory experience in Real Estate / Construction.
- Mandatory experience in residential projects.
- Mandatory experience in commercial projects.
- Mandatory hands-on experience in high-rise building projects.
- Strong technical understanding of construction materials and specifications.
- Strong techno-commercial evaluation and negotiation skills.
- Proven vendor development and supplier management experience.
- Strong understanding of BOQs, purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with project/site and engineering teams.
- Strong MS Excel and ERP/procurement system knowledge.
Qualification- B.E./B.Tech – Civil / Mechanical / relevant Engineering discipline preferred.
- MBA / PG qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement or related field will be an advantage.
Key Competencies- Strategic sourcing
- Construction procurement
- Vendor development
- Price negotiation
- Techno-commercial evaluation
- Cost optimization
- Material planning
- Contract / PO management
- Market analysis
- Stakeholder management
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Strong communication skills
Preferred Candidate ProfileCandidates currently or previously working with reputed real estate developers, construction companies or EPC organizations handling large-scale residential and commercial developments will be preferred.
High-rise residential/commercial project exposure is a MUST-HAVE and should be clearly demonstrated in the candidate's CV.
Key Performance Indicators- Procurement cost savings
- On-time material availability
- Procurement cycle time
- Vendor performance
- Reduction in material procurement delays
- Budget adherence
- Purchase order closure
- Supplier quality and delivery performance
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