Senior Manager Capex

Job Description: Senior Manager – CAPEX & MRO

Location:
GAVL – Head Office, Mumbai

Department:
Central Buying Organization (CBO)

Reporting To:
Head – Central Buying Organization

The Category Lead – CAPEX & MRO plays a crucial role in ensuring timely, cost-effective, and compliant procurement for all capital and maintenance requirements in Animal Feed business of Godrej Agrovet Ltd. As GAVL continues to invest in Greenfield projects, capacity expansions, automation upgrades, and modernization, this role serves as key driver of business growth, operational reliability and cost efficiency.

Role Summary

To lead and manage the
procurement of CAPEX projects, engineering spares, and consumables
with a strong focus on developing optimal sourcing strategies, ensuring robust vendor performance, and aligning with cost, quality, and delivery benchmarks. In this role, the incumbent will lead a team of experienced buyers in collaboration with business heads, technical, project, legal and finance teams to drive strategic , technology-led procurement, and vendor performance management in order to achieve business results.

Key Deliverables

1. CAPEX Procurement & Project Sourcing

2. Develop and execute
   CAPEX procurement strategies
   for
   Greenfield, Expansion, and Modernization projects (Domestic & Imports).

3. Identify and source
   Plant & Machinery, Civil, PEB, MEP, Firefighting Systems, Utilities, HVAC
   , Miscellaneous works like insulation, painting, site enabling works and other engineering packages.
4. Lead
   end-to-end sourcing process
   – from RFQ, bid evaluation, techno-commercial negotiation, and contracting to project closeout. Define and negotiate
   supply agreements, warranties, performance guarantees
   , and payment terms.
5. Manage supplier relationships and ensure
   on-time delivery
   against project milestones.
6. Conduct
   budget vs. actual analyses
   and propose cost-optimization actions.
7. Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and statutory obligations. Drive vendor standardization and prequalification frameworks for major categories.
8. Design SOP for strengthening existing processes as well as new procurement processes.

2.Engineering Spares & MRO Procurement

• Manage the complete spend of Engineering Spares and MRO items to ensure equipment uptime, reliability, and operational efficiency across all manufacturing facilities. Key categories includes
  Mechanical Spares, Electrical & Instrumentation
  ,
  Automation & Controls, Utilities & Process Spares, Consumables & Tools, Civil & Structural Maintenance, Safety & Environment etc
• Lead and mentor team of experienced buyers to excel in functional and overall business KPIs.
• Develop
  category strategies
  , standardizing procurement practices, and driving
  cost optimization, supplier performance, and localization
  initiatives in close coordination with maintenance, engineering, and regional procurement teams
• Establish
  framework agreements
  and
  rate contracts
  for recurring MRO categories to enhance sourcing efficiency
• Ensure
  on-time availability
  through forecasting and coordination with maintenance teams.
• Support
  inventory optimization
  through collaboration with stores and operations.
• Travel extensively for market research, strategic vendor development, local vendor identification, etc. for selected categories of high value spares.

3.Technology & Systems Enablement

• Leverage
  SAP
  for all procurement activities including POs, LOIs, GRNs, and analytics.
• Deploy
  e-procurement platforms
  for RFX management and
  Reverse/Forward Auctions
  for transparency and competitiveness.
• Develop and maintain
  digital dashboards
  for spend analytics, supplier performance, and procurement KPIs
• Innovate and implement
  AI-driven analytics
  for predictive sourcing and performance tracking

4.Vendor Development, Evaluation & Performance Measurement

• Identify, qualify, and develop
  strategic suppliers
  for domestic and imported CAPEX & MRO spend
• Establish
  vendor evaluation systems
  covering quality, delivery, financial stability, and innovation.
• Maintain
  supplier scorecards
  aligned with KPIs and SLAs.

• Conduct
  supplier performance reviews
  , corrective action tracking, and audits.

• Import Operations & Logistics Management

• Oversee
  import procurement
  ensuring compliance with
  Customs, DGFT, and port regulations
  .

• Liaise with
  Customs House Agents (CHAs)
  for documentation, Bill of Entry, and duty payments.
• Engage
  Freight Forwarders and Transporters
  for cost-effective international/domestic logistics.
• Optimize
  freight contracts, incoterms, and shipping schedules
  to reduce lead times and costs.
• Coordinate with finance for
  import documentation, duty refunds, and compliance reporting
  .

6.Performance Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Develop
  procurement dashboards and MIS
  tracking savings, lead time, and supplier KPIs.
• Present
  monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports
  to management.
• Lead
  efficiency, process improvement, and compliance
  initiatives using industry benchmarks
• Ensure
  timely closure of audit findings
  and continuous process enhancements.
• Conduct
  training and capability-building programs
  for procurement teams.

Qualification & Experience

• Education – B. E. / B. Tech in Mechanical engineering/Electrical/Civil; MBA (preferred).
• Experience:
  8-10 years of experience, including a minimum of 3 years of
  team leadership experience in CAPEX procurement
  within large manufacturing organizations.
• Proven experience in sourcing Civil contracts, mechanical, electrical and utility etc packages
• Thorough Knowledge of Import procedures, documentation & at least 3 years of experience in handling imports and dealing with CHAs at multiple ports across India (including road ports).
• Adept at using Reverse & Forward Auction platforms and other tech solutions to drive efficiency.
• Greenfield Projects experience is a must.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong capability in scenario analysis and data-driven decision-making
• Strong Interpersonal skills for leading/driving cross-functional initiatives and issue resolutions
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to ensure consistent alignment and transparency with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrates a high sense of responsibility and accountability, ensuring
  time-bound execution and measurable results