Job Title: Associate Director - Procurement (Civil & Operations).

Department: Supply Chain Management.

Location: Navi Mumbai.

Reports To: Vice President - SCM.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a seasoned procurement leader with deep domain experience in the data center industry to lead strategic sourcing for civil infrastructure and critical operations.

This role is instrumental in enabling scalable, resilient, and cost-efficient procurement across large-scale data center construction and 24x7 mission-critical operations.

Must-Have Domain Experience:

- 7-10 years of core procurement experience in the data center industry or similarly capital-intensive sectors like hyperscale infrastructure, telecom, or industrial manufacturing.

- Proven track record in sourcing civil, structural, and MEP packages for greenfield/brownfield DC builds.

- Hands-on experience in procuring O&M services, AMC contracts, critical spares, and vendor management for live DC operations.

- Deep understanding of long-lead items, specialized DC vendors, and navigating supply chain risks in this sector.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing & Execution

- Design and execute category strategies for Civil Works, MEP systems, Facility Management, AMC/CAMCs, Security & Ops supplies.

- Lead end-to-end RFP/RFQ processes with robust evaluation frameworks.

Contracting & Risk Management

- Lead high-value negotiations ensuring cost competitiveness, quality, and favorable risk terms.

- Partner with Legal for airtight contracts with strong SLA frameworks and risk mitigation clauses.

Supplier & Ops Management

- Drive supplier onboarding, audits, and performance evaluation using structured KPIs.

- Manage vendor escalations, cost overruns, and delivery slippages for multi-site builds and live sites.

Cost Optimization & Value Engineering

- Deliver measurable cost savings and cost avoidance through smart sourcing and negotiation.

- Implement Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) frameworks for capital and service buys.

Required Experience & Education:

- 15-20 years overall procurement experience, with at least 5-7 years in a senior leadership role.

- Must have data center industry procurement experience (not optional).

- Bachelor's in Engineering/Supply Chain/Business; MBA or CPSM/CIPS/PMP preferred.

- Proficiency in SAP Ariba / Oracle Procurement Cloud / Contract Management Tools.

Success Metrics / KPIs:

- Targeted % cost savings in DC categories.

- Procurement cycle time reduction.

- High supplier performance scores.

- Zero non-compliances in procurement audits.

- % spend under strategic contracts.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

- A sharp negotiator with deep data center category knowledge.

- Strategic thinker with strong commercial and legal acumen.

- Comfortable leading cross-functional teams and managing complex, high-pressure projects.

- Well-networked within DC vendor ecosystem in India.