Key Responsibilities

A. Strategic Procurement & Sourcing

· Specialized Equipment Sourcing: Lead end-to-end procurement for Gas Turbines (GT), Steam Turbines (ST), Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG), gas compressors, control systems (DCS/PLC), and balance of plant (BOP) equipment.

· Vendor Ecosystem & OEM Management: Build and maintain strategic relationships with major global and domestic OEMs (e.g., GE, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Ansaldo, etc.) for original parts and specialized engineering services.

· Cost Optimization: Formulate procurement strategies to optimize total cost of ownership (TCO), negotiate favorable commercial terms, payment milestones, warranties, and performance guarantees.

B. Long-Term Contracts & Maintenance Agreements

· LTSA / O&M; Contracts: Negotiate, execute, and manage complex Long-Term Service Agreements (LTSAs), major overhaul contracts, and scheduled maintenance service packages for high-value gas turbine assets.

· Consumables & Emergency Spares: Implement inventory models (e.g., VMI, Min-Max) for critical spares, capital spares, high-temperature hot-gas path components, and emergency break-down parts to minimize forced outages.

C. Gas Fuel Supply & Logistics (Domain Specific)

· Gas Infrastructure Procurement: Coordinate logistics and commercial aspects for natural gas (RLNG / domestic gas) supply pipelines, metering stations (RMS), and gas conditioning systems.

· Logistics & Customs: Oversee international freight, customs clearance, transit insurance, and heavy haulage logistics for imported critical power plant components.

D.



Team Leadership, Governance & Compliance

· Contract Management: Draft and review robust purchase contracts, legal indemnities, liquidated damages (LD) clauses, bank guarantees (BG), and dispute resolution mechanisms.

· Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with O&M;, Plant Engineering, Finance, and Safety (EHS) teams to align procurement schedules with plant shutdown and overhaul timelines.

· Statutory Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to import-export regulations, taxation (GST/Customs), environmental safety norms, and internal governance audits.

Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

Educational Background

B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering. Post-graduation in Supply Chain Management (MBA/PGDM) is highly desirable.

Work Experience

10+ years of dedicated purchase and procurement experience, with a substantial portion spent within Gas-Based Power Generation Plants (CCGT / Cogen).

Domain Expertise

Deep knowledge of Gas Turbine technologies, hot-gas-path components, HRSGs, natural gas supply chain, and LTSA contract structures.

Commercial Acumen

Mastery in legal/commercial terms (INCOTERMS, LC, Bank Guarantees, LDs), cost modeling, contract law, and OEM negotiation strategies.

Software & Tools

Hands-on expertise in ERP platforms (SAP MM / Oracle SCM) and e-procurement / e-tendering portals.

Soft Skills

Strategic negotiation, team management, risk mitigation, vendor relationship management, and executive communication skills.

📌 Purchase Manager - Power Sector (Vijayawada)
🏢 LANCO KONDAPALLI POWER
📍 Vijayawada