Job PurposeThe incumbent is responsible to study and understand the requisition of materials from the various jobs/contracts, source for ideal suppliers, negotiate the optimum prices and manage appropriate logistics for delivery. Job ResponsibilitiesVendor/Supplier ManagementManaging vendors and suppliers by continuously monitoring, evaluating and improving supplier performance.Maintain healthy relationship with the distributors.Prepare and update regularly list of potential suppliers.Organise technical qualification for potential supplier. Material ManagementCompile relevant tender document and issue RFQ.To analyse offers, prepare technical /commercial comparison and review it with Procurement Manger.ComplianceCoordinate with the material request initiators / engineers to ensure that materials to be purchased comply with specification and quantities are correct.PO CreationTo negotiate and finalise the contracts and place the purchase order to source the most affordable materials for the company’s manufacturing process.Purchase ManagementResponsible for Order Placement Timing.Manage the purchase by ensuring that purchased products and services comply with the requirements including agreed delivery time.Record KeepingFollow up and update companies approved procurement planOther responsibilities.Responsible in terms of monitoring purchase quantity against approved /budgeted quantity. Provide advance notice to site team to ensure material consumption is within the approved quantity.Coordinate with site team for inventory management to avoid loss of material/damage due to over stocking.Periodically visit project location to evaluate of quality materials received, meeting required specification and supplier adherence to time lines.Job RequirementsQualificationBachelor’s degree in civil engineering.PG diploma in supply chain is desiredExperienceMinimum 5 years experience in construction industry (post contractor stage) Exceptions to the specifications may be considered at management discretion depending on candidate’s over-all potential, proven track record or any other needs that may arise. Knowledge & SkillsHand’s on experience in SAP MM module or Knowledge of construction sequence and materialsExcellent communication skills to deal effectively with suppliers, vendors and site staff.Excellent negotiation skillsGood presentation and persuasion skillGood business acumen