Purchase Manager (Industrial Piping) @ Andheri (East) , Mumbai

Urgent : Purchase Manager (Industrial Piping) @ Andheri , Mumbai

Our client is one of the leading Turnkey Industrial Piping solutions providers of India .

They are specialized in delivering end-to-end piping solutions from concept till installation & commissioning of advanced piping systems & capital equipment.

In last 50 years , they have completed Many Many projects in India, Middle East, Asia & Africa .

Group company , manufacture a range of Pneumatic & Hydraulic Components , catering critical applications such as compressed air, vacuum systems, inert gases, process water, & chemical conveyance.

Position Summary

• Responsible for end-to-end procurement & Vendor Management for complex, high-value turnkey industrial piping projects (EPC/EPCM).
• This role requires managing project-specific bill of materials (BOMs), negotiating with pipe, valve, & fitting manufacturers, ensuring strict compliance with ASME/ASTM /ISO Standards & aligning material delivery schedules with site erection timelines.
• Should Lead, mentor, & manage the purchase team to ensure efficiency, productivity
• Commercial negotiation & contract drafting expertise.
• High resilience in fast-paced, milestone-driven EPC project environments.

Qualification & Experience:

• BE in Mechanical / Metallurgical Engineering
• Minimum 12+ (12 to 15) years of proven experience in Engineering procurement, preferably within Industrial piping, Process Plant Construction, EPC contracts, Turnkey Heavy Engineering / Aluminium Piping or Compressor Industry
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical materials, equipment, & technical specifications.
• Experience in leading & managing a purchase/procurement team.
• Hands-on experience in handling Letter of Credit (LC) & Bank Guarantee (BG) is mandatory.
• Preferred Proficiency in operating ERP software (SAP B1 & Tally)
• SAP MM or SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA , Oracle SCM can be considered & MS Excel is required for material tracking
• Strong understanding of industrial piping grades (SS, CS, Duplex, Alloy), piping components, ASME/ASTM/API standards, & NDT requirements.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP MM, Oracle SCM) & MS Excel
• Collaborate with project, engineering, & finance teams to ensure timely procurement of materials & equipment.
• Develop & execute procurement strategies aligned with project requirements & organizational goals.
• Maintain & expand the supplier network to support multiple project needs.
• Maintain accurate records of all procurement activities, including purchase orders, vendor agreements, & reports.

Key Responsibilities

Project Procurement Execution:

• Source, negotiate, & procure carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy piping, valves, flanges, fittings, insulation, & fabrication services for turnkey industrial projects.
• Analyze project MTOs (Material Take-Offs) & engineering drawings to prepare dynamic procurement schedules linked to project completion milestones.

Vendor Management & Strategic Sourcing:

• Identify, evaluate, negotiate audit, & onboard , qualified global & local manufacturers to ensure optimal quality, pricing, & delivery timelines. & identify fabricators for specialized piping components.
• Establish long-term vendor agreements to secure competitive pricing, favorable lead times, & high-quality standards.
• Familiarity with procurement processes & supply chain management.
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, payment structures, performance guarantees, & Liquidated Damages (LD) clauses.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, quality standards, & statutory requirements.

Cost Control & Budgeting:

• Establish baseline procurement budgets from proposal stage & drive value engineering to optimize total cost of delivery.
• Manage purchase order (PO) variances, change orders, & claims against project budgets.
• Monitor purchase budgets, track cost control measures, & ensure adherence to financial targets.
• Spend analysis : Data Collection , Cleansing , Classification & Analysis , resulting Cost Reduction , Supplier Consolidation & Better Negotiations
• Price Cycles Monitoring of commodities

Quality & Inspection Coordination:

• Collaborate with Quality Assurance (QA/QC) & third-party inspection agencies to coordinate factory acceptance tests (FAT), mill test reports (MTRs), & compliance with ASME B31.3 / B31.1 codes.
• Ensure incoming materials meet strict regulatory, safety, & client-specific technical specifications.

Logistics & Site Alignment:

• Oversee heavy transportation, customs clearance, & site material receipt to avoid project downtime.
• Expedite critical path items & resolve vendor-related delays proactively.
• Deep knowledge of global logistics, freight forwarding , Import/Export regulations., FEMA , ECGC cover ( for Risk optimization / mitigation) , Tender Bidding & Allotment process , Clearance delays & demurrage charges
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, & cost optimization skills.
• Excellent leadership, team management, & interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, & decision-making abilities.

You are requested to E Mail updated resume with following details

• Current Location
• Pl. Confirm you are ready to work in Andheri (East) , Mumbai ?
• Gender: Male / Female
• Total Experience in Engineering Purchase? (in years)
• Relevant Experience in Industrial Piping domain ( In years)
• Do you have experience in Modular Pipeline / turnkey industrial piping projects (EPC/EPCM) ?
• Do you have experience in purchase for Industrial Utility Distribution / modular pipelines / Compressed Air & Gas Applications / Compressed Air Piping Systems/ Industrial Gases / Fluid distribution / Aluminum piping solutions?
• Do you have experience in purchase of pipeline automation components like Valves , Cylinders , Fittings & Tubing , Air Amplifiers ?
• Please specify: your Total Annual spend, for last 3 years for your company( In million Rs.)
• Are you familiar with incoterms , Multi Modal Transport , FEDAI rules ?
• Do you have experience in Vendor Development & Management, Vendor audit & ratings, developing of new vendors & products.?
• Do you have proven expertise in formulating, Procurement Strategies / policies, Risk Management & Mitigation?
• Have you worked under ERP environments?
• Languages known
• Current salary (Fixed + Variable)
• Expected Salary
• Minimum period required for Joining
• Contact Details, Residence & Mobile No.
• WhatsApp No./ Skype ID
• Age / Birth Date

In case you are not interested, we would appreciate, if you can refer us, suitable matching profiles from your rich contacts

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Best Regards

Pradeep Kumar / Mumbai

Email: [email removed]

Cell: [phone removed] / [phone removed]

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