MEP Procurement Manager

Our client is looking for a proactive AM/DM/Manager - Procurement to support procurement and vendor management for its industrial and warehousing development projects across India. This role will manage the end-to-end procurement cycle from vendor identification and tendering to contract finalisation and payment coordination, ensuring cost efficiency, quality compliance, and timely delivery across projects. The position requires close coordination with design, projects, finance, and legal teams as well as external vendors and contractors to ensure procurement decisions are commercially sound and aligned with project timelines.

Work Location: Lower Parel, Mumbai (HO)

Reporting: Head of Contracts & Procurement

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and empanel vendors and contractors for materials, equipment, and services required across development projects.
• Prepare and issue RFQs/tenders, conduct comparative cost analysis, and support vendor selection through structured bid evaluations.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with vendors to optimise project costs without compromising quality or timelines.
• Collaborate with design, projects, and site teams to understand procurement requirements and ensure timely availability of materials/services.
• Draft, review, and finalise purchase orders, work orders, and contracts in coordination with the legal team.
• Track vendor performance, delivery timelines, and quality compliance.
• Maintain updated repositories of vendor rates, contracts, and procurement records across parks/projects.
• Coordinate with finance for budgeting, payment processing, and reconciliation of vendor invoices.
• Support cost estimation and techno-commercial teams by providing current market rates and vendor inputs for proposals.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.
• Act as a liaison between site and corporate teams for procurement-related updates and issue resolution.

Qualifications

• B.Tech / B.E. in Mechanical/Electric, or a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• MBA or Postgraduate Diploma in Supply Chain/Procurement Management will be an added advantage.

Key Skills & Experience

• 9+ years of experience in procurement, vendor management, ERP systems and contracts within industrial, warehousing, construction, or real estate sectors.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, tendering, and contract management in a construction/development environment.
• Proficiency in preparing comparative cost sheets, vendor evaluations, and procurement reports.
• Good negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple vendors, projects, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel/ERP procurement systems; exposure to SAP or similar platforms is a plus.