Purchase Manager

Position: Purchase Manager- Electrical Transmission & Facility Services
Department: Procurement / Supply Chain
Industry: High Voltage Transmission, Substation/EPC & Integrated Facility Management Services
Reports To: General Manager Project

The Purchase Manager will be responsible for end-to-end procurement of electrical project-related materials and services for high-voltage transmission, EPC projects & integrated facility management. The role involves vendor development, commercial evaluation, negotiation, purchase order management, expediting, cost control and ensuring timely availability of materials at project sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical & Transmission & Facility Service Material Procurement Planning
• Develop procurement plans based on project BOQ, approved drawings, specifications and project schedules.
• Identify, evaluate and develop reliable suppliers and subcontractors.
• Conduct supplier capability and commercial assessments.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties and other commercial conditions.
• Monitor vendor performance and resolve supply-related issues.
• Negotiate and finalize commercially competitive offers.
• Ensure PO terms accurately reflect project requirements.
• Monitor order acknowledgements and contractual commitments.
• Track delivery dates, quantities, specifications and documentation.
• Control procurement costs against approved project budgets.
• Monitor material price fluctuations and market trends.
• Maintain proper records of commitments, advances and pending payments.
• Strong knowledge of HV/EHV transmission and substation materials
• Good understanding of EPC procurement processes
• Knowledge of BOQ, RFQ, technical specifications and purchase contracts
• Good understanding of quality and inspection requirements
• Excellent coordination and communication skills

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree/diploma in Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain

Preferred:

• MBA/PG Diploma in Supply Chain Management or Procurement.
• Certification in procurement/supply-chain management is an advantage.

Experience:
5- 8 years of procurement experience, preferably with HV/EHV transmission, substations, power infrastructure or EPC companies and facility services.
Experience should include procurement of major electrical equipment, transmission-line materials, project materials and subcontracting/services.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Procurement within approved budget
• On-time delivery of critical materials
• Cost savings achieved through negotiation
• Reduction in material-related project delays
• Quality/rejection rate of purchased materials
• Compliance with approved vendor and procurement procedures
• Outstanding PO and delivery follow-up
• Working-capital and payment-term optimization

Ideal Candidate:
A successful candidate should be a strong commercial negotiator with sound technical understanding of HV transmission and substation equipment, capable of independently managing procurement from RFQ- quotation evaluation- negotiation- PO- follow-up- inspection- dispatch- delivery.