Purchasing Specialist

About the role

We are looking for a proactive Purchasing Specialist to support our construction and real‑estate projects. You will manage the end‑to‑end procurement process, ensuring that materials are sourced cost‑effectively and delivered on time to meet project schedules.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate reliable material suppliers and vendors.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date database of vendor contacts, pricing sheets, and performance metrics.
• Negotiate material pricing, delivery timelines, and payment terms under supervision.
• Prepare, issue, and track purchase orders from initial request through to site delivery.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with project sites to anticipate material needs.
• Coordinate with site quality‑control teams to verify that delivered materials meet required specifications.
• Resolve supplier issues such as damaged goods, delivery delays, or invoice discrepancies.
• Monitor market trends and analyse supplier price changes.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field.
• At least 2 years of purchasing experience within the construction or real‑estate sector.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for maintaining price sheets and performing basic cost comparisons.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel