Head Procurement

Job Description Head Procurement (PAN-India)

Location: Head Office – Mumbai

Industry: Construction/ Infrastructure/ Industrial Warehousing

Reporting To: Managing Director/ Chief Operating Officer

Role Objective

We are looking for a dynamic and seasoned Head of Procurement to lead procurement and supply chain operations across India. The incumbent will spearhead strategies for cost-effective and timely procurement of all construction materials, services, and resources. A Civil Engineer by qualification, he will bring deep technical understanding of construction materials, methods, and project requirements, ensuring alignment of procurement with engineering and execution excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement & Vendor Management

• Formulate and implement centralized procurement strategies for Steel, Cement, RMC, Aggregates, Civil, MEP, Finishing, Safety, Plant & Machinery spares, and other construction categories.
• Build, nurture, and manage a strong vendor ecosystem (400+ reputed vendors PAN-India).
• Ensure continuous vendor evaluation on parameters of cost, quality, delivery, compliance, and capacity.
• Establish long-term rate contracts and MOUs with OEMs, manufacturers, and critical suppliers.

Labour Resource Procurement & Contracting

• Strategically source and manage labour contractors, manpower agencies, and sub-contractors.
• Negotiate cost-effective labour contracts ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and safety norms.
• Maintain an agile manpower supply chain to support multiple projects across geographies.

Project-Centric Procurement Operations

• Align procurement with project BOQs, schedules, and budgets to ensure smooth execution.
• Collaborate closely with project heads, planning, engineering, and finance for procurement forecasting.
• Monitor logistics and transportation to ensure timely delivery of materials to remote project sites.
• Drive value engineering through innovative sourcing and alternate material/vendor exploration.

Governance, Systems & Reporting

• Champion ERP-driven procurement (Farvision, SAP, MM Module) for transparency and efficiency.
• Standardize procurement processes across HO and projects for consistency and control.
• Lead MIS reporting, cost tracking, vendor audits, and procurement dashboards.
• Ensure adherence to legal, ethical, and compliance standards in procurement.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and upskill procurement professionals across HO and project sites.
• Act as a team player and cross-functional collaborator, fostering trust and partnership with internal stakeholders.
• Drive a performance-oriented culture focused on efficiency, accountability, and innovation.

Key Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (mandatory). MBA in Material Management/ Supply Chain will be an added advantage.
• Experience: 14–20 years of progressive experience in procurement within construction/ infrastructure, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven expertise in procurement of core construction materials (Steel, Cement, RMC, Aggregates, MEP, Civil finishing items).
• Strong track record in labour contractor/ vendor sourcing & negotiation.
• Expertise in handling procurement for large-scale projects (80 Cr – 950 Cr) across multiple states.
• Proficiency in ERP platforms and advanced Excel-based analytics.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and vendor relationship management skills.

Desired Attributes

• Strong strategic acumen with hands-on operational capability.
• Team player with ability to collaborate across engineering, finance, and project management teams.
• High level of integrity, transparency, and ethical procurement practices.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to drive change and transformation.
• Resilient, adaptable, and result-oriented professional capable of handling PAN-India multi-site procurement.

Compensation

Best in industry, linked to performance and savings delivered.

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