Purchase Manager

We are looking for an experienced Purchase Manager with a Civil Engineering background to manage centralized procurement for a group of schools. The role will be responsible for strategic sourcing, vendor development, negotiations, cost control and timely procurement of materials, services and infrastructure-related requirements across school campuses.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end purchase and procurement activities for multiple schools.
• Source and procure Civil, Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, Fabrication, Painting, Glass & Aluminium, Hardware and Sanitary materials.
• Handle procurement for school infrastructure, renovation, maintenance, furniture, landscaping, RO systems, CCTV/IT, printing, pest control, inverters/batteries and other operational requirements.
• Identify, evaluate and develop reliable vendors, contractors and service providers.
• Obtain and compare quotations, prepare comparative statements, negotiate prices and finalize suppliers.
• Ensure optimum quality, cost and timely delivery of materials and services.
• Coordinate with school administrators, engineers, project teams and vendors to understand requirements and specifications.
• Manage AMC, service and maintenance contracts, including renewals and vendor performance.
• Review Purchase Orders, invoices, delivery documents and payment-related records.
• Ensure appropriate compliance with GST, TDS/TCS, procurement policies and documentation requirements.
• Monitor purchase budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities and maintain effective cost controls.
• Maintain vendor database, purchase records, stock/material inward details and procurement MIS.
• Conduct regular market surveys and rate analysis to identify competitive sources and prevailing market prices.
• Visit school sites and vendor locations as required for assessment, quality checks and coordination.
• Lead and guide the purchase/procurement team and ensure adherence to organizational processes.

Educational Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Civil Engineering preferred.
• MBA in Purchase/Procurement/Supply Chain/Operations would be an added advantage.

Experience

• 10+ years of overall Purchase/Procurement experience, preferably in construction, infrastructure, real estate, facilities management or large educational institutions.
• Minimum 3 years in a managerial/supervisory role preferred.
• Strong experience in procurement of civil and MEP materials/services is essential.

Key Skills

• Vendor Development & Management
• Negotiation & Cost Optimization
• Construction/Civil Material Knowledge
• Tendering & Comparative Statement Preparation
• Contract & AMC Management
• GST/TDS/TCS Awareness
• Inventory & Procurement Planning
• MS Excel / ERP / Procurement Software
• Strong Coordination & Communication Skills
• Market Analysis and Rate Negotiation