Senior Procurement Executive

About the Role

• We are looking for an experienced OHE / PSI Procurement Engineer with hands-on experience in procurement of materials and equipment for Railway OHE (Overhead Electrification) and PSI (Power Supply & Electrical) projects.
• The candidate will be responsible for vendor development, sourcing, negotiation, purchase orders and timely delivery of OHE/PSI materials as per project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end procurement of OHE and PSI materials for railway electrification projects.
• Source materials as per BOQ, drawings, technical specifications and project requirements.
• Prepare and float RFQs/RFPs to approved and potential vendors.
• Identify, evaluate and develop reliable suppliers for OHE/PSI materials.
• Obtain and compare technical and commercial quotations.
• Negotiate price, payment terms, delivery schedules and commercial conditions with vendors.
• Prepare purchase orders and coordinate with vendors for timely supply.
• Follow up on material manufacturing, inspection, dispatch and delivery to project sites.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Projects, QA/QC, Stores and Accounts teams.
• Ensure procurement is aligned with project schedules and material requirement plans.
• Maintain procurement trackers, vendor databases, comparative statements and MIS reports.
• Coordinate with QA/QC for material inspection, testing and approval wherever required.
• Resolve material shortages, quality issues, delays and vendor-related concerns.
• Monitor market rates and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure procurement is carried out in accordance with company policies and project specifications.

OHE Materials Preferred Experience

• Candidates should have procurement exposure to materials such as:
• OHE Masts / Poles
• Portals & Gantries
• Cantilever / Registration Assemblies
• Contact Wire
• Catenary / Messenger Wire
• Droppers
• Insulators
• Section Insulators
• OHE Clamps & Fittings
• Jumpers & Connecting Wires
• ATD Auto Tensioning Device
• Earthing & Bonding Materials
• Bolts, Nuts, Fasteners & Structural Components
• PSI / Power Supply Materials Preferred Experience
• Transformers
• Circuit Breakers
• Isolators
• CT / PT
• Protection & Control Panels
• Cables & Cable Accessories
• Relay / Protection Equipment
• Earthing Materials
• Switchgear
• Junction Boxes and associated electrical equipment
• Required Skills
• OHE / PSI Material Procurement
• Railway Electrification Procurement
• Vendor Development & Management
• RFQ / RFP / Comparative Statement
• Price & Contract Negotiation
• Purchase Order Management
• Material Planning & Follow-up
• Technical & Commercial Evaluation
• MS Excel / MS Office
• Procurement MIS & Documentation