Procurement Manager

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end procurement activities across India. The role will be responsible for strategic sourcing, vendor and subcontractor development, commercial negotiations, cost optimization, and ensuring timely procurement for industrial projects. The position will also involve leading the procurement team and coordinating closely with project, site, finance, stores, and logistics teams.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities for projects across India.
• Manage procurement of C-Class consumables, tools, PPE, mechanical, piping, electrical, structural materials, valves, fittings, and instruments.
• Develop and manage vendors and subcontractors across India for fabrication, piping, structural, painting, electrical, MEP, and manpower requirements.
• Drive strategic sourcing, commercial negotiations, cost control, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Manage project-specific and cost-center-based procurement requirements.
• Lead the complete Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle and ensure ERP/process compliance.
• Coordinate with Project, Site, Finance, Stores, Logistics, and other internal teams.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery, quality, and costs.
• Establish and improve procurement systems, processes, SOPs, and KPIs.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the procurement team.
• Ensure timely procurement and uninterrupted project execution across India.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related discipline.
• MBA in Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, or Business Management is preferred.
• 10-15 years of relevant procurement experience, preferably in EPC, industrial projects, mechanical, piping, fabrication, or engineering industries.
• Strong experience in vendor development, subcontractor management, strategic sourcing, and commercial negotiations.
• Good knowledge of ERP/P2P systems, cost control, and procurement processes.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel across India as required.