Assistant Manager (Procurement)

Job Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement of construction materials, equipment, and services.
• Review, check, and rectify Material Purchase Requisitions (MPRs) before execution.
• Conduct regular market visits (at least 2–3 times per week) to monitor product pricing, quality, supplier credibility, and identify market trends.
• Prepare and evaluate Comparative Statements (CS) for approval to ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Check and forward daily material purchase schedules and purchase orders.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with reliable suppliers to ensure quality, cost, and timely delivery.
• Maintain and update supplier database, conduct supplier evaluations, and ensure strong vendor relationships.
• Monitor price fluctuations and explore alternative sourcing opportunities for cost savings.
• Cook up coordination with Project, Engineering, Finance, and other departments to ensure smooth material flow.
• Ensure timely processing of bills and invoices without discrepancies and forward to Accounts.
• Prepare department related formats, necessary reports, letters, and maintain proper record-keeping.
• Support management in developing procurement strategies and cost-control initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, standards, and ethical practices.
• Visit factories and sites for brand selection, supplier assessments, and quality assurance.
• Resolve procurement-related operational problems through decision-making and close monitoring.

Requirements

• Experience: 6-8 years
• Education:
• Skills: procurement processes, procurement, material procurement, procurement software, project purchasing, procurement strategy, purchase management, supplier management, procurement strategies