Role & responsibilities :
- Procurement Strategy: Develop project-specific Procurement Execution Plans (PEP) that align with main EPC contracts and client requirements.
- Tendering & Sourcing: Lead the Request for Quotation (RFQ) process, evaluate vendor bids (TBE - Technical Bid Evaluation and CBE - Commercial Bid Evaluation), and finalize purchase orders.
- Commercial Negotiations: Negotiate prices, delivery schedules, warranty terms, payment milestones, and Liquidated Damages (LDs) with suppliers to protect project profitability.
- Vendor Management: Identify, onboard, and evaluate strategic suppliers and subcontractors, conducting regular audits on capacity, quality, and compliance.
- Expediting & Logistics: Track manufacturing progress, coordinate Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), and oversee customs clearance and transportation to ensure on-time delivery to project sites.
- Cross-functional Coordination: Collaborate closely with Engineering, Project Management, QA/QC, Construction, and Finance teams to resolve bottlenecks and align procurement with design and construction phases.




- Risk Management: Mitigate supply chain disruptions, commodity price volatility, and vendor defaults through contingency planning and alternative sourcing strategies.
- Compliance & Systems: Ensure all procurement activities adhere to company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and statutory regulations, leveraging ERP systems like SAP or Oracle.

Preferred candidate profile :
- Education: Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil) or Supply Chain Management.
- Experience: Typically 9 to 14 years of procurement experience with heavy exposure to infrastructure, energy, oil & gas, or industrial projects.
- Hard Skills: Deep understanding of global supply chain logistics, contract law, commercial management, and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
- Soft Skills: Exceptional techno-commercial negotiation abilities, stakeholder management, analytical thinking, and team

📌 Project Procurement Manager/ Lead Procurement (Mumbai)
🏢 Tata Projects
📍 Mumbai