HEAD – PURCHASE & PROCUREMENT(HIGHWAY EPC&HAM)

Role Purpose

Udit Group of Companies Limited is expanding its corporate team to support a growing portfolio of highway and infrastructure projects across India.

We are looking for an experienced professional to lead procurement for highway EPC projects, responsible for sourcing construction materials, negotiating supplier contracts, and ensuring cost-effective and timely supply to project sites.

Procurement represents a major portion of project cost in infrastructure projects, and this role is critical in ensuring both cost control and supply reliability.

The candidate must have strong experience in procurement of highway construction materials and equipment, along with an understanding of logistics challenges associated with large infrastructure projects.

Key ResponsibilitiesMaterial Procurement

Lead procurement of key materials required for highway construction, including:

• aggregates and stone
• bitumen
• cement
• steel
• sand and granular materials
• geotextiles and construction chemicals

Ensure competitive pricing and quality compliance.

Vendor Development

• Identify and evaluate reliable suppliers and vendors
• Develop long-term vendor relationships
• Maintain an approved vendor database

Contract Negotiation

• Negotiate purchase terms, pricing, and delivery schedules
• Finalise procurement contracts with vendors
• Ensure commercial advantage while maintaining supply reliability

Procurement Planning

• Coordinate with planning and project teams to forecast material requirements
• Develop procurement schedules aligned with project timelines
• Ensure materials reach project sites on time

Logistics Coordination

• Monitor transportation and delivery of materials
• Coordinate with suppliers and logistics partners
• Resolve supply chain disruptions quickly

Cost Control

• Track procurement costs against project budgets
• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation
• Support tendering department with material cost inputs

Mandatory Skills

Candidates must have strong experience in:

• procurement for highway or large infrastructure projects
• supplier negotiation and contract management
• procurement planning for construction projects
• logistics coordination for remote project sites

Experience Requirement

10–18 years in construction procurement.

Candidates must have experience managing procurement for projects valued above ₹100 crore.

Preferred Candidate Background

Suitable candidates may currently be working as:

• Procurement Manager – Highway Projects
• Materials Manager – Infrastructure Projects
• Purchase Manager – EPC Construction
• Head of Procurement – Infrastructure

Experience with companies such as:

• Dilip Buildcon
• PNC Infratech
• KNR Constructions
• Ashoka Buildcon
• GR Infraprojects

will be strongly preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹65,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Paid sick time

Application Question(s):

• Which materials have you procured for highway projects?

Please list examples such as bitumen, aggregates, steel, cement, etc.

• Describe the largest project for which you handled procurement, including:

• project value
• materials sourced
• your role in vendor negotiations.
• How do you ensure continuous supply of aggregates or bitumen for a remote highway project site?
• Describe a situation where you successfully negotiated better pricing with a supplier.

Work Location: In person