HEAD-PROCUREMENT

Purpose/Objective

To lead and manage end-to-end procurement activities for the plant/business unit, ensuring timely procurement of materials, services, CAPEX, OPEX, MRO items, and contracts while optimizing cost, quality, delivery, and compliance with organizational procurement policies.

Key Responsibilities of Role

- Lead overall procurement function for the plant/business unit, including strategic sourcing, purchasing, contract management, and vendor development.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to achieve cost optimization and operational efficiency.
- Drive sourcing and procurement of CAPEX, OPEX, MRO, engineering spares, consumables, and project requirements.
- Manage RFQs, techno-commercial evaluations, negotiations, contract finalization, and order placement.
- Establish strong vendor relationships and develop alternate sourcing channels to mitigate supply risks.
- Monitor market trends, commodity prices, and supplier performance for informed procurement decisions.
- Ensure timely availability of materials and services to support uninterrupted plant operations.
- Lead annual rate contracts and long-term agreements with key suppliers.
- Drive cost-saving initiatives, value engineering, and procurement excellence projects.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, internal controls, audits, and statutory requirements.
- Collaborate closely with plant operations, maintenance, projects, finance, stores, and corporate procurement teams.
- Track procurement KPIs, spend analysis, savings realization, and vendor performance metrics.
- Manage and mentor the procurement team, fostering a high-performance culture.

Technical Competencies

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management,OPEX Procurement,Price Negotiation & Commercial Finalization,Procurement Planning & Budgeting

Qualifications and Experience

Educational Qualification - B.
E.
/B.
Tech (Mechanical/Electrical/Civil/Chemical) preferred.
- MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or Procurement preferred.
Experience - 12-18 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, contracts, and supply chain functions.
- Preferably from Cement, Manufacturing, Metals, Mining, Power, Infrastructure, or Process Industries.
- Strong exposure to CAPEX, OPEX, MRO procurement and contract management.
- Experience in leading procurement teams and stakeholder management.