Lead Buyer Contracts & Services DCTL Corporate

We are seeking an experienced Lead Buyer Contracts & Services to drive strategic sourcing, contract management, and service procurement activities for large-scale EPCM/Chemical/Industrial projects. The incumbent will lead end-to-end procurement processes, vendor management, contract negotiations, and stakeholder engagement while ensuring compliance with commercial, quality, safety, and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement of service contracts for EPCM, manufacturing, chemical, and industrial projects.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Manage RFQ/RFP processes, techno-commercial evaluations, and contract awards.
• Lead commercial negotiations with contractors, consultants, and service providers.
• Draft, review, and administer complex service agreements and contracts.
• Mitigate procurement and contractual risks while ensuring compliance with organizational policies.
• Monitor contractor performance, claims, change orders, and contract closures.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, finance, legal, and construction teams.
• Drive vendor development, qualification, and performance management programs.
• Ensure procurement documentation, audit readiness, and reporting compliance.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• MBA / PGDM preferred.
• Certification in Contract Management, Supply Chain, or Procurement will be an advantage.

Required Experience

• 14-16 years of experience in Contracts & Services Procurement.
• Strong exposure to EPCM, Chemical, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power, Infrastructure, or Heavy Engineering sectors.
• Proven expertise in contract negotiations, vendor management, and strategic sourcing.
• Experience handling high-value service contracts and project procurement activities.
• Hands-on knowledge of ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent.