Purchase Executive

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Job Description – Purchase Executive Company: Unimark Group Industry: Real Estate & Construction Location: Kolkata Experience Required: 4–8 Years Job Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Purchase Executive with 4–8 years of experience in the real estate and construction sector. The candidate will be responsible for end-to-end procurement of building and construction materials, vendor management, price negotiations, and ensuring timely supply of materials to project sites. This role demands strong market knowledge, negotiation expertise, and the ability to balance quality with cost-effectiveness. Key Responsibilities Handle procurement of construction materials including steel, cement, aggregates, tiles, electrical fittings, plumbing, sanitary ware, paints, woodwork, and finishing items. Develop and maintain strong vendor and contractor networks to ensure reliability and timely supply. Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and contracts to achieve cost savings without compromising quality. Collaborate with project managers, site engineers, and accounts teams to forecast and fulfill material requirements. Maintain vendor database, purchase records, price comparison sheets, and supplier performance evaluations. Monitor market trends and fluctuations in construction material costs to provide inputs for budgeting. Ensure smooth material flow to multiple project sites while adhering to project timelines. Implement procurement policies and ensure compliance with statutory norms and company standards. Requirements Graduate in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, or related field. 4–8 years of relevant experience in procurement within real estate, construction, or infrastructure industry. Strong knowledge of sourcing and procurement of construction-related materials. Excellent negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills. Proficiency in MS Excel, ERP systems, and procurement tools. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail. Key Skills Construction Material Procurement Vendor Development & Relationship Management Negotiation & Contract Management Supply Chain & Inventory Coordination Market Analysis & Cost Optimization Cross-Functional Collaboration (Projects, Finance, Stores) Would you like me to now prepare a set of real-estate specific interview questions & sample answers for this Purchase Executive role (4–8 years expercence )