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.





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.

Supplier & Contract Management
- Develop, maintain, and strengthen a robust supplier base to support project delivery requirements.
- Identify and qualify recent suppliers, including non-traditional and emerging sources, to enhance supply chain resilience and competitiveness.

Risk Management & Compliance
- Assess procurement-related risks and implement mitigation plans to prevent cost overruns, schedule delays, and supply disruptions.
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with applicable trade compliance regulations, company policies, and ethical sour

📌 Senior Manager (Chennai)
🏢 Schneider Electric
📍 Chennai