Location: Bhubaneswar

Reporting to: Director / COO

Job summary :

We are looking for a strategic, driven Procurement Head to spearhead group-level procurement operations across our businesses. This role will lead sourcing strategy, EXIM operations, and systems integration using SAP ERP, ensuring cost-efficient material flow and seamless supply chain alignment with corporate objectives.

Key responsibilities :

Procurement Strategy & Leadership:

- Lead and mentor the procurement team across all business units.

- Develop procurement strategies that drive cost-efficiency while maintaining ethical and quality standards

- Analyse and forecast market trends for raw materials, components, and services.

- Drive centralized purchasing where feasible to leverage scale and reduce redundancies.

Vendor Development & Evaluation:

- Identify and develop a strong pool of vendors and contractors (domestic and overseas) for both recurring and project-based procurement.

- Build strategic alliances and alternate sourcing strategies to minimize supply risk.

- Implement robust vendor evaluation processes and audit systems to ensure quality and reliability.

- Ensure strict adherence to all statutory, legal, and internal procurement and anti- corruption policies.

Commercial and Contracts management:

- Lead price negotiations of logistics and other vendors, bid analysis, vendor contracts, and agreements.

- Collaborate with commercial, finance, and legal teams to ensure contract compliance, taxation, and regulatory approvals.

- Monitor and control procurement budgets for plant and project operations.

Import & Export Operations:

- Handle all aspects of international procurement, including vendor negotiation, shipping coordination, customs documentation, and clearance.

- Ensure compliance with EXIM policies and norms, LC processes, and regulatory frameworks.

- Liaise with clearing agents, freight forwarders, and government authorities for smooth logistics.

Supply Chain Management:

- Ensure alignment with the stores and planning departments to maintain optimal inventory levels and minimize stock-outs or overstocking.

- Drive digitization of procurement processes through ERP (SAP / Oddo).

- Ensure procurement data accuracy and compliance with system workflows.

- Drive SOPs and internal controls to ensure compliance, traceability, and accountability.

Qualifications and experience:

- Should have mandatorily completed B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. MBA in Supply Chain, Operations, or Materials Management (preferred)

- More than 15 to 18 years of experience in Procurement and 6 to 8 years of leadership handling large scale, multi-category procurement.

Skills and competencies:

- Strong technical knowledge of engineering materials, construction supplies, and industrial procurement.

- Strong understanding of import/export regulations, LC mechanisms, and customs documentation.

- Excellent commercial negotiation, communication skills, contract management, and risk management capabilities.

- High personal and professional integrity, promoting ethical behaviour and fair business practices.

- Project procurement knowledge (civil, mechanical, electrical works, site logistics) is a plus.

- Proactive approach to market shifts and disruptions.

- Ability to work under pressure and handle critical procurement needs during project peaks.

- Proficiency in ERP systems, MS Office, and data analysis tools