Assistant /Deputy Manager

Role & responsibilities

Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Equipment and Services Procurement

Stakeholder Support

• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services.
  
• Proactively coordinate with teams to obtain necessary inputs for order creation and management.
  
• Ensure stakeholder satisfaction by delivering high-quality, consistent support and communication.
  

Procurement Activities

• Review Purchase Requisition (PR) documents and float RFQs to relevant vendors.
  
• Coordinate with the Engineering department for technical evaluations of vendor offers.
  
• Prepare commercial comparisons, conduct negotiations, and manage PO (Purchase Order) and WO (Work Order) placement.
  
• Drive cost optimization through detailed cost analysis and price benchmarking.
  
• Manage post-order activities including PO tracking, delivery follow-ups, and vendor communication.
  
• Lead vendor development and relationship management to ensure quality, timely delivery, and compliance.
  
• Partner with vendors to handle new and variation orders, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
  
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and MIS for all procurement activities.
  
• Ensure smooth Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes, including timely goods receipt, service confirmation, and payment follow-ups.
  
• Escalate and resolve procurement-related issues in coordination with internal stakeholders.
  

Continuous Improvement

• Champion initiatives in safety, quality, delivery, and cost management with vendors.
  
• Stay updated with the latest market trends, technologies, and supplier innovations.
  

Preferred candidate profile

• Experience:

  7 to 10 years in procurement of

  Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I)

  equipment and services, preferably in

  EPC or project-based industries

  .

• Education:

  B.E./B.Tech in

  Electrical

  or

  Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering

  from a recognized institution.
• Strong understanding of

  procurement processes, commercial evaluation, and vendor management

  in an engineering/project environment.
• Proven ability to handle

  end-to-end procurement activities

  from RFQ to PO/WO closure and payment follow-up.
• Hands-on experience with

  ERP systems (SAP / Oracle or equivalent)

  and

  MS Office tools

  .
• Excellent

  negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills

  .
• Sound knowledge of

  industry best practices

  , latest trends, and cost optimization strategies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with

  engineering, project, and finance teams

  .
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage

  multiple priorities

  in a fast-paced environment.
• Exposure to

  vendor development

  , supplier evaluation, and long-term relationship management.