AVP / Vice President - Procurement & SCM - Power T&D

Role & responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership & Supply Chain Strategy

• Develop and drive enterprise-level procurement and SCM strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
  
• Implement best-in-class procurement practices and T&D-specific sourcing methodologies.
  
• Foster continuous improvement through supplier segmentation, category management, spend analytics, and risk reduction.
  

2. Supplier & Category Management

• Build and manage strategic partnerships with Tier-1 vendors in the T&D sector.
  
• Oversee category management for major procurementssubstation equipment, conductors, switchgear, civil materialsensuring cost efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
  
• Negotiate high-value contracts and long-term agreements while ensuring performance and compliance.
  

3. Operational Oversight

• Manage end-to-end procurement processes including tendering, negotiations, purchase orders, and delivery follow-up.
  
• Maintain strong inventory and logistics planning to prevent project delays.
  
• Ensure adherence to procurement governance, compliance requirements, and internal SOPs.
  

4. Cross-Functional & Project Collaboration

• Collaborate with project, planning, engineering, QA/QC, finance, and commercial teams to align procurement with execution schedules.
  
• Support cost forecasting, budgeting, and project procurement reporting.
  

5. Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor a high-performing procurement and SCM team.
  
• Establish capability development programs and succession planning for critical procurement roles.
  

6. Risk, Quality & Compliance

• Conduct supplier risk assessments, audits, and vendor performance reviews.
  
• Ensure quality assurance of incoming goods and enforce supplier corrective action processes.
  

7. Digital Transformation & Innovation

• Drive adoption of e-procurement, ERP (SAP/MM) systems, contract management tools, and process automation.
  
• Use analytics and dashboards for procurement performance monitoring and decision-making.
  

8. External Interface & Stakeholder Management

• Engage with regulators, certification bodies, and external stakeholders for compliance and best practices.
  
• Represent the organization in vendor forums, consortiums, and industry events.
  

Preferred candidate profile:

• 25+ years

  in procurement and SCM, preferably in infrastructure, EPC, or power T&D.
• Proven track record in strategic sourcing, category management, vendor development, and contract governance.
  
• Expertise in sourcing for substations, conductors, civil/T&D materials, and related project needs.
  
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in P&L alignment, cost optimization, and budget control.
  
• ERP (SAP/MM) proficiency and familiarity with e-procurement systems.
  
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.