Purchase Head

Vikram Landmarks

Full time
Kothrud, Deccan 8 years-11 years purchase or procurement, including handling domestic and international activities. Office based Materials Management / Supply Chain / Construction Procurement (civil and building materials) 1 opening Not disclosed 11 days ago

Role Summary

The Purchase Head will own and drive the complete procurement function for high-rise residential projects, from planning and sourcing to contracting and delivery. You will set up and streamline purchase processes, negotiate strategic contracts, and ensure cost-effective, timely, and compliant procurement of all construction materials and services. Your leadership will directly impact project profitability, construction continuity, and overall quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

<p>- Lead end-to-end procurement for high-rise residential projects, covering civil (RCC, structural steel, cement, aggregates, reinforcement), finishing (tiles, doors/windows, paints, waterproofing, joinery), MEP (electrical, plumbing, fire-fighting, HVAC), and façade systems.</p><p>- Develop and implement annual and project-wise procurement plans aligned with construction schedules, budgets, and cash-flow projections, in coordination with planning, site teams, and management.</p><p>- Set up, manage, and continuously improve purchase processes and controls, including PR–PO–GRN cycles, rate contracts, comparative statements, approval workflows, and documentation/record-keeping.</p><p>- Drive strategic sourcing and negotiations to achieve measurable cost savings while maintaining quality and reliability; consolidate vendors and optimize purchase volumes where feasible.</p><p>- Draft, review, and finalize purchase orders and rate contracts with clear commercial terms, technical specifications, delivery schedules, payment terms, penalties, and warranty/guarantee clauses.</p><p>- Coordinate closely with site, planning, contracts, accounts, and stores to monitor material requirements, delivery status, stock levels, and to resolve supply, quality, or billing issues promptly.</p><p>- Build and manage a robust vendor base, including evaluation, empanelment, performance monitoring, and periodic review meetings to ensure adherence to quality, delivery, and commercial commitments.</p><p><br></p><br /><br />Must-Have:<br /><p>10-15 years of core purchase/procurement experience in building construction, with minimum 5+ years in a leadership role for high-rise residential projects (20+ floors): 10-15 years of core purchase/procurement experience in building construction, with minimum 5+ years in a leadership role for high-rise residential projects (20+ floors)</p><p>Strong exposure to end-to-end procurement of civil, finishing, MEP, and façade items for developer-side projects: Strong exposure to end-to-end procurement of civil, finishing, MEP, and façade items for developer-side projects</p><p>Proven track record of achieving measurable material cost savings through strategic sourcing and negotiations: Proven track record of achieving measurable material cost savings through strategic sourcing and negotiations</p><p>Hands-on experience in setting up and managing purchase tracking systems, PR-PO-GRN cycles, and documentation controls: Hands-on experience in setting up and managing purchase tracking systems, PR-PO-GRN cycles, and documentation controls</p><p>Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating purchase orders and rate contracts with clear commercial terms, delivery schedules, and penalties: Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating purchase orders and rate contracts with clear commercial terms, delivery schedules, and penalties</p><p>Vendor development and consolidation experience, including vendor evaluation, empanelment, and performance monitoring: Vendor development and consolidation experience, including vendor evaluation, empanelment, and performance monitoring</p><p>Strong coordination skills with site, planning, contracts, accounts, and management for material planning and cash-flow alignment: Strong coordination skills with site, planning, contracts, accounts, and management for material planning and cash-flow alignment</p><p><br></p><br /><br />Nice-to-Have:<br /><p>Experience in international procurement/imports for key materials or equipment: Experience in international procurement/imports for key materials or equipment</p><p>Prior experience with a reputed Pune/Mumbai-based real estate developer: Prior experience with a reputed Pune/Mumbai-based real estate developer</p><p>Exposure to centralized procurement for multi-project portfolios: Exposure to centralized procurement for multi-project portfolios</p><p>Understanding of GST, TDS, and basic taxation implications on procurement: Understanding of GST, TDS, and basic taxation implications on procurement</p><p>Experience in implementing or upgrading ERP-based procurement modules: Experience in implementing or upgrading ERP-based procurement modules</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Must-Have:</p><p>10-15 years of core purchase/procurement experience in building construction, with minimum 5+ years in a leadership role for high-rise residential projects (20+ floors): 10-15 years of core purchase/procurement experience in building construction, with minimum 5+ years in a leadership role for high-rise residential projects (20+ floors) Strong exposure to end-to-end procurement of civil, finishing, MEP, and façade items for developer-side projects: Strong exposure to end-to-end procurement of civil, finishing, MEP, and façade items for developer-side projects Proven track record of achieving measurable material cost savings through strategic sourcing and negotiations: Proven track record of achieving measurable material cost savings through strategic sourcing and negotiations Hands-on experience in setting up and managing purchase tracking systems, PR-PO-GRN cycles, and documentation controls: Hands-on experience in setting up and managing purchase tracking systems, PR-PO-GRN cycles, and documentation controls Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating purchase orders and rate contracts with clear commercial terms, delivery schedules, and penalties: Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating purchase orders and rate contracts with clear commercial terms, delivery schedules, and penalties Vendor development and consolidation experience, including vendor evaluation, empanelment, and performance monitoring: Vendor development and consolidation experience, including vendor evaluation, empanelment, and performance monitoring Strong coordination skills with site, planning, contracts, accounts, and management for material planning and cash-flow alignment: Strong coordination skills with site, planning, contracts, accounts, and management for material planning and cash-flow alignment</p><p><br></p><p>Nice-to-Have:</p><p>Experience in international procurement/imports for key materials or equipment: Experience in international procurement/imports for key materials or equipment Prior experience with a reputed Pune/Mumbai-based real estate developer: Prior experience with a reputed Pune/Mumbai-based real estate developer Exposure to centralized procurement for multi-project portfolios: Exposure to centralized procurement for multi-project portfolios Understanding of GST, TDS, and basic taxation implications on procurement: Understanding of GST, TDS, and basic taxation implications on procurement Experience in implementing or upgrading ERP-based procurement modules: Experience in implementing or upgrading ERP-based procurement modules</p>

Education & Specialization

**Required education:** purchase or procurement, including handling domestic and international activities. **Specialization:** Materials Management / Supply Chain / Construction Procurement (civil and building materials)

Project Requirements

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