Store and Purchase Officer

**Position Title**: Store and Purchase Officer
**Location**:ad Office, He Chennai
**Department**: Procurement and Inventory Management

**Job Type**: Full-Time
**Experience Level**: Mid-Level

**Roles and Responsibilities**:

- **Procurement Management**:

- Source and procure materials, equipment, and supplies required for highway construction projects.
- Negotiate prices and terms with vendors to achieve cost savings and ensure timely delivery.
- Maintain and update a list of approved suppliers and vendors.
- **Inventory Control**:

- Oversee the receipt, storage, and distribution of construction materials at the head office and project sites.
- Ensure accurate inventory records through regular stock audits and updates in inventory management software.
- Monitor stock levels and initiate replenishment to avoid material shortages.
- **Vendor and Supplier Coordination**:

- Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure reliability and quality.
- Address and resolve vendor-related issues, including disputes and delayed deliveries.
- **Documentation and Reporting**:

- Prepare purchase orders, GRNs (Goods Receipt Notes), and related procurement documentation.
- Generate inventory and purchase reports for management review.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and legal regulations for procurement and storage.
- **Budget and Cost Management**:

- Assist in preparing budgets for material procurement.
- Track expenditures and identify areas for cost optimization.
- **Quality Assurance**:

- Verify the quality and specifications of materials delivered against purchase orders.
- Coordinate with the quality control team to address any discrepancies.
- **Compliance and Safety**:

- Ensure the safe handling and storage of materials as per regulatory and safety standards.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and secure storage environment.
- **Team Collaboration**:

- Work closely with project managers, engineers, and site supervisors to forecast material requirements.
- Coordinate with accounts and finance departments for timely payment processing.

**Required Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in procurement and inventory management, preferably in the highway construction or infrastructure sector.

**Skills and Competencies**:

- **Technical Skills**:

- Proficiency in inventory management software (e.g., ERP systems, Tally).
- Knowledge of construction materials, equipment, and procurement processes.
- **Negotiation and Vendor Management**:

- Strong negotiation skills for pricing and vendor agreements.
- Ability to manage vendor relationships effectively.
- **Organizational Skills**:

- Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize efficiently.
- Detail-oriented approach to maintaining accurate records.
- **Communication and Interpersonal Skills**:

- Strong verbal and written communication skills for liaising with vendors and internal teams.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- **Problem-Solving**:

- Quick and effective resolution of procurement and inventory issues.
- **Adaptability**:

- Ability to handle dynamic project requirements and tight deadlines.

**Opportunities for Growth**:

- Exposure to large-scale highway construction projects and procurement processes.
- Potential for career progression to senior roles in procurement and supply chain management.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹12,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Health insurance

Schedule:

- Day shift

**Experience**:

- Highway projects: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person