Purchase Head

Job Description: AGM / DGM, Procurement

Company: A leading real estate developer

Location: Pune (Viman Nagar)

Experience: 15-20 years

CTC: ₹40 - 50 LPA

Reports to: Senior Management / Project Director

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Role Overview

We are looking for a senior procurement leader to own the sourcing and supply chain function across our residential and real estate projects. You will build and run a cost-effective, timely and quality-assured procurement system, from vendor strategy and contracting to material delivery, supporting multiple projects in parallel.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy and Leadership

• Define and lead the procurement and supply chain strategy aligned with project timelines, budgets and quality standards.
• Build, mentor and manage the procurement and contracts team.
• Establish procurement policies, SOPs, approval matrices and controls.

Sourcing and Vendor Management

• Identify, evaluate and onboard suppliers and contractors for civil, finishing, MEP, interiors and other project packages.
• Maintain a strong vendor base with rate contracts and alternate sources to reduce supply risk.
• Run vendor performance reviews on quality, delivery and compliance.

Tendering, Negotiation and Contracting

• Manage the full tender cycle: BOQ review, RFQs, bid evaluation, comparative statements and negotiation.
• Finalise work orders, purchase orders and contracts with sound commercial and legal terms.
• Drive cost savings through value engineering, bulk buying and long-term agreements.

Planning and Cost Control

• Work with project, planning and design teams to forecast material requirements and align procurement to construction schedules.
• Track market price trends for key commodities (steel, cement, aggregates, etc.) and hedge against price volatility.
• Monitor procurement spend against budgets and report variances.

Supply Chain and Operations

• Oversee logistics, inventory, site delivery and material reconciliation.
• Coordinate with site teams, stores and accounts to ensure timely billing, certification and payments.

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure transparency, audit readiness and adherence to statutory and company policies.
• Keep documentation, vendor records and approvals accurate and traceable.

Candidate Profile

Qualification

• Graduate in any discipline; a degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering preferred.
• An MBA or PG in Supply Chain / Materials Management is an added advantage.

Experience

• 15-20 years in procurement, sourcing or contracts, with a strong background in real estate or construction.
• Proven experience handling procurement for large residential projects at AGM/DGM level or equivalent.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong negotiation and commercial acumen.
• Deep knowledge of construction materials, contractor packages, rates and market dynamics.
• Experience with tendering, BOQ analysis and contract management.
• Working knowledge of ERP / procurement systems and MS Excel.
• Leadership, stakeholder management and decision-making ability.
• Integrity and a strong process orientation.

What We Offer

• A senior leadership role with ownership of a core business function.
• Exposure to large-scale residential and real estate developments in Pune.
• CTC: Based on experience and fit 40 to 50 LPA+ >