Procurement Manager

Role & responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for fabrication and project-based requirements.
• Manage sourcing of skids, compressor packages, pressure vessels, piping systems, fabricated structures, and engineered equipment.
• Ensure timely procurement while optimizing cost, quality, and delivery performance.

Vendor Development & Supplier Management

• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop suppliers for fabrication, machining, FRP products, and engineered bought-outs.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure reliable supply and competitive pricing.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Techno-Commercial Management

• Lead techno-commercial evaluations, negotiations, and finalization of contracts and purchase orders.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, contractual requirements, and quality standards.
• Conduct cost analysis and benchmarking to achieve procurement savings.

Project Procurement

• Manage procurement activities for multiple fabrication and EPC projects.
• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Projects, Production, QA/QC, and Finance teams to ensure timely material availability.
• Track procurement schedules and mitigate supply chain risks.

Import Procurement & Global Sourcing

• Handle international sourcing and import procurement activities.
• Coordinate with overseas suppliers, freight forwarders, and customs agencies.
• Knowledge of import procedures, advance licenses, and high-sea sales transactions is preferred.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals and buyers.
• Guide procurement planning, negotiation strategies, supplier development, and category management activities.
• Establish performance metrics and support team development.

ERP & Process Improvement

• Utilize ERP systems (preferably SAP) for procurement planning, vendor management, purchase order tracking, and reporting.
• Implement best practices and process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency and control.

Preferred candidate profile:

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (Mandatory)
• 05+ years of procurement experience in Oil & Gas, EPC, Fabrication, or Process Equipment industries
• Strong experience in sourcing raw materials, piping items, pressure vessels, skids, compressor packages, instrumentation, and engineered bought-outs
• Exposure to project procurement, fabrication outsourcing, and vendor development
• Strong techno-commercial negotiation and supplier management skills
• Hands-on experience with SAP/ERP systems
• Willingness to work in a 6-day work environment and relocate to Jejuri, Maharashtra
• Marathi-speaking candidates preferred