Purchase Executive - Interior Fit-out

Position: Purchase Executive

Experience: 3–5 Years

Industry: Commercial Interior Design & Fit-Out

Location: Chennai

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are looking for a Purchase Executive with 2–3 years of experience in procurement, preferably in commercial interior projects. The candidate will be responsible for sourcing materials, negotiating prices, coordinating with vendors, processing purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery of materials to project sites within the approved budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Procure materials required for commercial interior projects, including plywood, laminates, hardware, lighting, electrical items, flooring, ceiling materials, and furniture.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable vendors and suppliers.
• Obtain quotations, compare prices, and negotiate rates and payment terms.
• Prepare and process purchase orders (POs) based on approved requirements.
• Coordinate with Site Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers, and Accounts teams.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials to project sites as per project schedules.
• Track purchase orders, deliveries, pending materials, and supplier commitments.
• Verify material specifications, quantities, quality, and delivery documents.
• Maintain vendor databases, purchase records, invoices, and procurement reports.
• Monitor material costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Coordinate with vendors regarding material shortages, replacements, and quality issues.
• Follow up on invoices and coordinate with the Accounts team for payment processing.
• Ensure procurement activities follow company policies and approval procedures.

Required Skills

• Experience in purchasing and procurement, preferably in commercial interiors or construction.
• Strong vendor management and price negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of interior materials, hardware, furniture, and finishing products.
• Ability to compare quotations and analyse costs.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and basic purchasing documentation.
• Knowledge of purchase orders, invoices, delivery challans, and material tracking.
• Good communication, coordination, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple purchase requirements and meet deadlines.

Qualification

• Any degree or diploma in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in purchase, procurement, or vendor management.

Preferred Experience

Experience in commercial interior fit-outs, construction, turnkey projects, or interior material procurement will be preferred.

Key Competencies

• Material Procurement
• Vendor Management
• Price Negotiation
• Purchase Order Processing
• Cost Comparison & Control
• Interior Material Knowledge
• Inventory & Delivery Tracking
• Invoice Coordination
• MS Excel & Documentation
• Supplier Relationship Management

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate

• Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Language

• Tamil (Required)
• English (Required)

Work Location: In person