Qualifications:

Desired Experience: Yrs of Exp / Nature of Exp

• BE Mechanical
• MBA - Preferred

Min. 12-15 years of experience in procurement function & EPC industry

Key Skills Required: Areas of expertise / skills

• Strong understanding of procurement of commodities such as raw materials, pipes, structural steel and cement.

• Hands-on experience in handling end-to-end procurement for turnkey projects, including understanding of scope, specifications, and timelines.

• Ability to manage commercial terms, interpret contracts, and handle pricing, payment terms, and vendor liabilities effectively.

• Strong negotiation capabilities to ensure cost efficiency and value creation.
• Excellent analytical skills for evaluating quotations, cost trends, and vendor performance.

• Proactive and solution-oriented approach to tackle procurement and coordination issues.
• Strong ability to multi-task, prioritize, and make timely decisions under pressure.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to build rapport and work collaboratively across functions.
• Hands on experience of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for documentation, reporting, and data analysis.

• Working experience on SAP or similar ERP systems is preferred

• High level of initiative and ownership to drive results independently.

Target Companies:

• Water Industry, EPC Company

Key Accountabilities: List the key areas of responsibility

• Procurement Planning & PR to PO Conversion

• Manage the complete procurement cycle using SAP, from Purchase Requisition (PR) creation to Purchase Order (PO) release.
• Ensure accurate and timely conversion of PRs to POs in SAP, adhering to company policies and approval workflows.

• Vendor Development & Management

• Identify, assess, and onboard reliable vendors to meet material and service requirements.
• Foster long-term vendor relationships to ensure consistent quality, service, and delivery timelines.

• Timely Procurement & Delivery Follow-Up

• Ensure procurement of materials/services within defined cost and delivery timelines.
• Follow up with vendors for on-time delivery and manage logistics coordination as needed.

• Cost Optimization & Savings

• Lead price negotiations to ensure optimal cost while maintaining required standards and timelines.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction through vendor consolidation, alternate sourcing, and price benchmarking.
• Drive annual cost-saving targets and track achievements against defined goals.

• Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with departments such as Projects, Engineering, Stores, Quality, and Finance to align procurement activities to ensure timely billing & revenue recognition.
• Resolve discrepancies in specifications, quantities, and delivery timelines.

• Purchase Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchase records, vendor agreements, and transaction histories
• Generate and submit regular reports on procurement status, cost trends, vendor performance, and savings.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal controls, company policies, and statutory requirements.

Reporting: Mention reporting relationships

• The position reports to Head - Purchase

Work Location

Ambernath factory + Head Office