The Senior Manager - Project Procurement is responsible for leading end-to-end procurement activities for large-scale projects, ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and compliant sourcing of equipment, materials, and services. This role partners closely with Project Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, and key stakeholders to drive procurement excellence, optimize total project costs, mitigate supply risks, and ensure successful project execution. The position plays a critical role in supporting business growth, profitability, cash flow improvement, and operational efficiency through strategic sourcing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Project Procurement Execution
Oversee all procurement activities related to project requirements, ensuring alignment with project schedules, technical specifications, budgets, and customer requirements.
Manage the complete procurement lifecycle, including RFQ issuance, commercial evaluation, supplier selection, purchase order award, contract administration, delivery management, and procurement close-out.




Develop and administer bid processes, including bidder communications, bid analysis, commercial summaries, and sourcing recommendations.
Ensure procurement activities are executed in accordance with company policies, procedures, and customer contractual requirements.
Strategic Procurement Leadership
Develop and execute project procurement strategies that support business growth, profitability, cash flow enhancement, and productivity improvement objectives.
Establish procurement plans and execution strategies for individual projects in collaboration with Project Managers and Project Coordinators.
Lead sourcing initiatives that maximize value through competitive bidding, supplier negotiations, cost optimization, and process improvements.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, digital tools, and automation solutions to improve procurement efficiency and effectiveness.
Supplier & Contract Manage

📌 Senior Manager (Chennai)
🏢 Schneider Electric
📍 Chennai