Head Consumables & Services Procurement

Job Description: Head Consumables & Services Procurement

Position: General Manager Head Consumables & Services Procurement
Location: Pipavav, Gujarat
Department: SCM & Procurement
Reporting To: Head SCM & Procurement
Experience: 12+ Years
Industry: Shipbuilding / Ship Repair / Offshore Fabrication / Heavy Engineering

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Head Consumables & Services Procurement to lead strategic and operational procurement activities for our shipyard operations at Pipavav, Gujarat. The role will be responsible for procuring consumables, services, yard materials ,, and subcontracted services supporting shipbuilding, ship repair, refit, and offshore fabrication projects.

The incumbent will drive strategic sourcing, vendor development, commercial negotiations, cost optimization, supplier performance, and procurement planning while ensuring timely availability of materials and services in line with project schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the procurement strategy for consumables and services in alignment with shipbuilding and project requirements.
• Lead procurement of paint, welding consumables, fabrication materials, maintenance consumables, and other yard requirements.
• Manage procurement of services related to fabrication, integration, outfitting, maintenance and ship repair activities.
• Plan and forecast procurement requirements based on BOM, project schedules and production requirements.
• Lead vendor development, supplier evaluation and supplier relationship management.
• Identify and develop reliable, technically qualified and cost-effective suppliers and subcontractors.
• Conduct commercial negotiations covering price, lead time, payment terms, contracts and service agreements.
• Drive cost reduction, value engineering and alternate sourcing initiatives without compromising quality.
• Manage imports, LC/payment terms and international sourcing wherever applicable.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs including on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness and cost competitiveness.
• Establish alternate/multiple sources for critical materials and services to minimize supply-chain risks.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with organizational policies, project specifications, quality standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Production, Project Management, Finance, Commercial, and Quality teams.
• Lead and mentor teams responsible for services procurement, yard materials, vendor development, vendor management, and e-auctions.
• Drive e-auction and digital procurement initiatives to improve transparency and procurement efficiency.
• Develop contingency plans for supply-chain disruptions and mitigate procurement risks.
• Ensure proper documentation, audit trails, and compliance for procurement transactions.

Eligibility & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration,n or related discipline

• MBA in Procurement/Supply Chain Management is an added advantage.
• 12+ years of relevant experience in procurement/supply chain, preferably within shipbuilding, ship repair, offshore, heavy engineering, EPC, Oil & Gas or marine industries.
• Strong experience in consumables procurement, services procurement, vendor development, and contract management.
• Exposure to imports, LC payment terms, international sourcing, and supplier negotiations.
• Proven experience in leading and managing procurement teams.

Key Skills:

Strategic Procurement | Consumables Procurement | Services Procurement | Shipbuilding | Ship Repair | Offshore Fabrication | Vendor Development | Supplier Management | Strategic Sourcing | Contract Negotiation | Cost Optimization | Import Procurement | LC & Payment Terms | E-Auction | BOM & Material Planning | Supplier KPI Management | Risk Management | Budget & Cost Control | ERP | Team Leadership

Why Join Us:

Opportunity to contribute to the transformation and redevelopment of Pipavav Shipyard into a National Champion Shipyard, working on large-scale shipbuilding, ship repair, offshore fabrication and heavy engineering project