Head - Procurement

Head Procurement

Department - Procurement
Location - Mumbai / Head Office
Industry - Turnkey Contracting | Interior Fit-Outs | Interior Finishes | Architecture & Project Execution
Experience - 18 - 22 Years
Designation - Head Procurement

Qualification - B.Tech / B.E Civil

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Procurement Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement the organisation's overall procurement strategy aligned with project requirements, budgets and business objectives.
• Establish procurement plans for all ongoing and upcoming projects based on BOQs, drawings, specifications, project schedules and site requirements.
• Identify critical, long-lead and high-value materials and ensure advance procurement planning.
• Establish procurement timelines and ensure purchase activities are aligned with project execution schedules.
• Develop category-wise procurement strategies for materials, finishes, furniture, fixtures, MEP, specialist works and subcontracting.

B. Project Procurement

• Oversee end-to-end procurement for multiple turnkey interior fit-out projects simultaneously.
• Review material requisitions, BOQs, specifications, approved makes and project requirements before initiating procurement.
• Ensure purchase orders are released within agreed timelines.
• Coordinate closely with Projects, Planning, Design, Estimation, Contracts, Billing, Stores, Finance and Site Teams.
• Monitor procurement status against project schedules and proactively address delays.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials at project locations.
• Track critical procurement items and escalate potential project-impacting delays to Management.

C. Vendor Development & Management

• Build and maintain a strong vendor and subcontractor network across relevant categories.
• Identify, evaluate and onboard new suppliers, manufacturers, contractors and specialist vendors.
• Conduct vendor assessments covering quality, capacity, pricing, delivery capability, financial stability and service levels.
• Maintain an updated and category-wise approved vendor database.
• Establish vendor performance evaluation mechanisms.
• Monitor vendor performance on quality, delivery, pricing, responsiveness and compliance.

D. Cost Control & Commercial Negotiations

• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers, manufacturers, subcontractors and service providers.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, credit periods, warranties, delivery schedules, freight and other commercial terms.
• Drive cost savings and value engineering initiatives without compromising project quality.
• Benchmark market prices for major materials and categories.
• Identify opportunities for bulk procurement, rate contracts and annual/strategic agreements.
• Monitor price fluctuations and advise Management on potential cost implications.
• Establish procurement MIS for savings, cost avoidance and procurement performance.