Who are we?

Outsized is a high-growth, well-funded disruptor in the fast-evolving talent economy. We focus on full-time contracts (remote or onsite), typically between 1-12 months. We help our talent upskill, so they have better chances of landing their dream projects and charge fair rates.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced Power Sector Procurement Consultant for a high-impact, AI-enabled procurement transformation initiative with a leading global consulting firm's power-sector client. The consultant will be embedded within the consulting team, supporting procurement diagnostics, category strategy, value identification, and the design of practical data- and AI-enabled procurement interventions. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who want to make a significant impact through strategic thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration across the power value chain.

Role & Responsibilities:

- Conduct procurement diagnostics and identify value-creation opportunities across relevant areas of the power value chain.
- Develop category and sourcing strategies for power-sector equipment and services, including transformers, cables, switchgear, EPC, O&M;, and other high-value categories.
- Support supplier and market analysis, tendering, specification optimisation, should-cost / price benchmarking, negotiations, and value tracking.
- Analyse power procurement areas such as electricity sourcing, PPAs,



fuel / coal procurement, and related commercial contracting, where relevant.
- Contribute to client workshops and discussions, independently drive analyses, and structure findings into transparent, actionable recommendations.
- Support the design of practical data- and AI-enabled interventions to improve procurement effectiveness and value delivery.

Skills & Qualifications:

- 7–15 years of relevant professional experience.
- Engineering or MBA background.
- Strong hands-on experience in power and procurement, ideally across power generation, transmission, distribution, or renewable energy.
- Experience in procurement / category strategy, sourcing strategy, commercial contracting, or related procurement transformation work.
- Strong understanding of power-sector equipment and services, utility operations, commercial models, or power procurement.
- Consulting / strategy experience within the power sector is preferred.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and client-facing skills.
- Experience with digital procurement, analytics, or AI-enabled procurement would be an advantage, but deep power-sector and procurement expertise is the primary requirement.

Other Info:

Location: Kolkata.

Working Model: Full-time, onsite.

Contract Duration: 6 months, through February 2027.

Travel and accommodation can be covered if required.

📌 Procurement Transformation Consultant - Power Sector (Kolkata)
🏢 Outsized
📍 Kolkata