Head Equipment & Bulk Materials Procurement

Head Consumables & Services Procurement (GM)

Company: Swan Defence & Heavy Industries Ltd.
Location: Swan Pipavav, Gujarat
Function: SCM & Procurement
Experience: 12+ Years

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced procurement leader to drive consumables and services procurement for our shipbuilding, ship repair, and offshore fabrication operations. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in strategic sourcing, vendor development, contract management, cost optimisation, and supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead procurement of consumables, including paints, welding supplies, and other yard materials.
• Manage services procurement for fabrication, integration, outfitting, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Drive strategic sourcing, RFQs, commercial negotiations, contract finalisation, and cost optimisation.
• Develop, qualify, and manage vendors while monitoring supplier performance and delivery timelines.
• Ensure BOM-based procurement, purchase order compliance, and timely availability of materials and services.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Production, Planning, QA/QC, and other internal stakeholders.
• Manage import procurement, Letter of Credit (LC) processes, and supplier contracts.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality, safety, environmental, and classification standards.
• Lead the procurement team and establish effective procurement processes and performance metrics.

Candidate Profile:

• 12+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Experience in shipbuilding, ship repair, heavy engineering, offshore fabrication, or a similar industry.
• Strong knowledge of consumables, services procurement, vendor management, and contract negotiations.
• Experience in import procurement, LC processes, cost control, and supplier development.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Strong leadership, analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.