Procurement Manager

Roles and Responsibilities :

Position Specification:

Team/Department: Manager Procurement

Job Location: Gurgaon

Educational Qualification Required: BE / B . Tech

Experience Required :  10-15 Year of relevant experience in Mechanical, E&I, Capex, Spare items procurement preferably in a chemical or related industry

Company Information: Leading Chemical Manufacturing Company for Gurgaon Head office Location

Key skills: Planning & Execution, Customer Centricity, Taking Ownership, Problem Solving, Innovation, Quality Orientation & Leading People

KEY Accountabilities and Responsibilities

1. Negotiate optimum commercial terms

• Ensure best value through lifecycle cost analysis, not just lowest purchase price. Use Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Life Cycle Costing (LCC) approaches in negotiations.
• Lead negotiations on pricing, delivery schedules, payment milestones, warranties etc.
• Drive value engineering and cost optimization.
• Use benchmarking, competitive bidding, and alternatives to reduce costs.

2. Tendering, RFQs, and Bid Management

• Prepare and issue RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs with detailed scope, technical specs, BOQ, and commercial terms.
• Lead structured bid evaluation, including:
• Technical evaluation (design, performance, reliability, lifecycle)
• Commercial evaluation (pricing, payment terms, warranties)

3. Project management and execution

• Track manufacturing progress, Factory Acceptance Test, dispatch, logistics, customs clearance, and site delivery.
• Ensure timely installation, commissioning, and Site Acceptance Test.
• Resolve disputes or delays with suppliers and project teams.
• Identify and manage risks during project execution
• Cross-functional collaboration with Projects and operations team

4. Supplier relationship and performance management

• Identify and pre-qualify suppliers globally for capital machinery, equipment, and turnkey solutions.
• Build long-term relationships with strategic OEMs and suppliers.
• Conduct market intelligence on technology trends, pricing, lead times, and supply risks.
• Monitor supplier performance based on quality, delivery, service responsiveness, and technical support.
• Conduct supplier audits and capability assessments.

5. Translate technical/ Projects requirements into equipment specifications

• Collaborate with end-users (engineering, plant operations, Technical Services, project teams) to develop precise technical specifications.
• Standardize specifications where possible to reduce cost and complexity.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety norms, and regulatory requirements.