Head Project and Indirect Procurement

Must Have:Looking candidates from Commercial Vehicle, Heavy construction equipment, DG sets and Engines manufacturing Industry.

Role & responsibilities

• The role is responsible for leading the Project Procurement and Indirect Procurement team.
• The position plays a critical role in Project Procurement, corporate indirect procurement requirements while ensuring alignment with global procurement strategies and business objectives.
• Manage procurement for project-related needs, including capital equipment like Chillers, Air compressors, Load banks, Transformers, and strategic project requirements.
• Sourcing strategies for indirect categories (e.g., Facilities Management, IT, Professional Services) and develop overall category strategies aligned with global procurement policies.
• Drive contract strategy, negotiation, execution, and administration for major procurement projects and indirect spend categories, ensuring protection of business interests.
• Serve as a trusted procurement partner for project teams, business stakeholders,and senior leadership, providing governance and commercial guidance on strategic initiatives.
• Build strategic supplier relationships, lead performance reviews, and drive supplier development, innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Commerce, or related discipline.
• MBA or Postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Business Management preferred.
• 15+ years of procurement and contracts management experience with 5+ Years of experiences in leading Project and Indirect Category managers teams.
• Proven experience managing both project procurement and indirect procurement categories.