Purchasing Manager – Procurement Strategy Lead

1 day ago

Kannur, Kerala, India beBeeProcurement Full time ₹ 1,50,00,000 - ₹ 2,20,00,000
Job Title:

Purchasing Manager – Procurement Strategy Lead

Role Summary:

Lead the development and execution of procurement strategies to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement of materials, equipment, and services for project execution. Drive cross-functional team performance management, KPI tracking, and people development through structured training and mentoring.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Procurement Strategy & Planning:
    • Develop and implement procurement plans aligned with business objectives and project timelines.
    • Drive bulk buying and project-based procurement for long lead items and engineered bought-outs.
    • Establish rate contracts, manage e-auctioning platforms, and oversee price benchmarking for strategic categories.
    • Analyze spend data and identify cost optimization opportunities using ERP, MS Excel, and Power BI.
  • Operational Procurement:
    • Oversee day-to-day procurement of project materials including fabrication and critical bought-out items.
    • Ensure timely delivery of materials to meet project schedules across multiple sites and units.
    • Manage bank guarantees, letters of credit (LCs), and ensure compliance with financial risk mitigation tools.
  • Vendor & Contract Management:
    • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders.
    • Develop a reliable vendor base; evaluate and onboard new vendors with technical and commercial screening.
    • Negotiate contracts with suppliers and contractors; ensure contract closure, vendor evaluation, and continuous performance monitoring.
    • Resolve vendor claims, legal disputes, and initiate legal actions when necessary in coordination with legal and finance teams.
  • Systems & Tools:
    • Lead adoption and improvement of procurement processes on ERP, PLM, DPT, and data analytics through Power BI dashboards.
    • Ensure procurement records, approvals, and documentation are accurate and audit-ready.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Functional & Technical Skills:
    • Strong knowledge of project procurement, rate contracting, and e-auctions.
    • Familiarity with technical specifications of EPC/APC projects and bought-out items.
    • Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP/Oracle), MS Excel (advanced), Power BI, and PLM platforms.
    • Knowledge of commercial terms, INCO terms, BG/LCs, and import/export documentation.
  • Leadership & Managerial Competencies:
    • Ability to lead a cross-functional team and manage diverse procurement categories.
    • Strong negotiation and persuasion skills for high-value/volume sourcing.
    • Drive team performance management, KPI tracking, and people development through structured training and mentoring.
    • Risk identification, mitigation planning, and strategic decision-making.
  • Behavioral Skills:
    • High integrity, ethical conduct, and accountability.
    • Strong communication and stakeholder management across engineering, project management, finance, and legal functions.
    • Agility, problem-solving mindset, and focus on continuous improvement.
    • Conflict resolution and team collaboration under pressure situations.
Benefits:
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Collaborative work environment with a diverse team.
  • Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance.
Others:
  • Experience in Air Pollution Control, waste heat recovery, or thermal projects is highly desirable.
  • Education: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Production with MBA (preferred).

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