Position Details: Sr VP Procurement

Location Gurgaon

Total Experience - 25+ Years

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and agile Mechanical Packages Procurement Specialist with 25+ years of experience in Supply Chain and Purchasing functions. The ideal candidate should possess in-depth knowledge of procurement processes, stakeholder and vendor management, and hands-on experience with SAP and ARIBA platforms. This role demands a proactive, adaptable approach to support business objectives, resolve purchase-related queries, negotiate, benchmark and drive best practice standards across stakeholder and vendor forums.

The successful candidate will have relevant experience in infrastructure procurement in Capex & mechanical items including but not limited to PAHU, DX units, Chillers, HVAC, CRAC (Computer Room Air Conditioning) Units, TIA units, Mechanical items related to Fire, Security, Access controls, Raised Flooring and Cable Trays, Cooling Towers, Pumps and Piping Systems, struts, DG Low side works, HSD tanks, buffer vessels, expansion tanks etc.

The broad areas of responsibilities are:

Strategic Sourcing:

- Identify and evaluate potential suppliers through thorough market research and analysis.
- Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans to optimize supply chain efficiency and drive cost savings.
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and align procurement solutions with business goals.
- Validate procurement requirements and initiate RFQ/RFP tender processes through ARIBA.
- Conduct cost comparisons and arrive at target pricing.
- Lead negotiation and contract closure with vendors, involving Legal and internal stakeholders for major deals.




- Work closely with user functions and teams from project inception to make SCM-based recommendations impacting deliverables.
- Engage early with stakeholders to ensure correct vendor selection, commercial models.
- Monitor Service Level Agreement (SLA) performance of key project suppliers.
- Identify and mitigate risks by developing alternate supplier plans.
- Facilitate periodic supplier governance meetings.
- Drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction initiatives.
- Demonstrate expertise in managing contracts and supplier relationships.
- Lead successful cost reduction and process improvement projects.
- Lead supplier negotiations to secure favorable terms and conditions.
- Oversee contract drafting, review, and execution to ensure compliance with legal and company policies.
- Ensure adherence to company procurement policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor supplier performance and contractual compliance; address issues proactively.
- Participate actively in internal and external audits ensuring zero non-compliance.
- Adhere strictly to Delegation of Purchase Authority (DOP/DOA) for all purchase orders and procurement decisions.

Education Qualification -

- Electrical / Mechanical Engineering Graduate from reputed institute (Full Time)
- Relevant Industry experience from Data center / EPC.

Work Experience -

- 25 years relevant Experience in Supply Chain / Capex / Opex Procurement in Relevant industry Preferably Data Centre, EPC.
- Relevant Exp. In SAP, Ariba

Technical and soft skills -

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Expert in Excel / Microsoft power point
- Exp in Power BI shall be added advantage
- Ability to communicate with Impact and engage effectively with stakeholder.
- Strong Commercial, Analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

📌 Senior VP Procurement (India)
🏢 Rainbow HR Consulting
📍 India