Purchase Manager

A Purchase Manager for a civil construction company is responsible for the end-to-end procurement process—sourcing, negotiating, and acquiring materials and services (such as steel, cement, concrete, and heavy machinery) necessary for construction projects. They ensure materials arrive on time to meet project schedules while keeping costs within the established budget. Indeed +1

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement Planning & Strategy: Develops, manages, and implements procurement policies, strategies, and budgets for civil projects, aligning them with project schedules.
• Sourcing & Vendor Management: Identifies, evaluates, and selects suppliers/subcontractors based on quality, cost, and reliability.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiates pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules with vendors to ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Material Coordination: Coordinates with site teams to plan requirements and ensures timely delivery of materials to avoid project delays.
• Quality Control & Compliance: Ensures procured items meet project specifications, technical standards, and quality norms.
• Cost Control & Reporting: Tracks expenditures, prepares comparative statements (apple-to-apple), and reports on purchasing performance against the budget.