Religare Construction Company is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Procurement Officer to manage end-to-end purchasing activities for construction supplies, heavy machinery, and subcontracted services. In this role, you will lead vendor research, evaluate commercial quotes, conduct negotiations, and ensure that site teams receive materials on schedule while optimizing cost efficiency.
Key duties and responsibilities include:
- Managing the complete procurement process for construction materials, machinery, and services.
- Performing market research and sourcing reliable suppliers to secure competitive rates in the market.
- Collecting, evaluating, and comparing supplier quotations based on price, technical specifications, quality, and delivery schedules.
- Negotiating favorable terms, pricing structures, payment schedules, and contractual conditions with vendors.
- Generating purchase orders (POs), detailed cost breakdown comparisons, and regular procurement tracking reports.
- Maintaining up-to-date vendor directories and order records within the company's ERP system.
- Liaising continuously with job site supervisors, storekeepers, and the finance team to align purchasing requirements.
- Monitoring material dispatches and inventory levels to prevent project delays.
- Evaluating supplier performance and identifying cost-reduction and alternative sourcing strategies.