Head-Procurement (Air Pollution Control Business)

Role & responsibilities

To lead the procurement function for the Air Pollution Control (APC) business by developing and executing effective sourcing strategies, ensuring cost-effective and timely procurement of materials, equipment, and services required for project execution, with strong governance and compliance to procurement policies.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Procurement & Planning:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives and project timelines.
• Drive

  bulk buying

  and

  project-based procurement

  for long lead items and engineered bought-outs.
• Establish

  rate contracts

  , manage

  e-auctioning

  platforms, and oversee

  price benchmarking

  for strategic categories.
• Analyze spend data and identify cost optimization opportunities using

  Power BI

  ,

  ERP

  , and

  MS Excel

  .

Operational Procurement:

• Oversee day-to-day procurement of project materials including

  Fabrication & Critical bought-out items

• Ensure timely delivery of materials to meet project schedules across multiple sites and units.
• Manage

  bank guarantees

  ,

  letters of credit (LCs)

  , and ensure compliance with financial risk mitigation tools.

Vendor & Contract Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders (CXO Level).
• Develop a reliable vendor base; evaluate and onboard new vendors with technical and commercial screening.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers and contractors; ensure contract closure, vendor evaluation, and continuous performance monitoring.
• Resolve

  vendor claims

  ,

  legal disputes

  , and initiate

  legal actions

  when necessary in coordination with legal and finance teams.
• Govern all procurement contracts with adherence to

  credit/debit policies

  ,

  procurement policies

  , and

  contractual SLAs

  .

Systems & Tools:

• Lead adoption and improvement of procurement processes on

  ERP

  ,

  PLM, DPT

  and data analytics through

  Power BI

  dashboards.
• Ensure procurement records, approvals, and documentation are accurate and audit-ready.

Preferred candidate profile

Functional & Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of

  project procurement

  ,

  rate contracting

  , and

  e-auctions

  .
• Familiarity with

  technical specifications

  of EPC/APC projects and

  bought-out items

  .
• Proficiency in

  ERP systems (e.g., SAP/Oracle)

  ,

  MS Excel (advanced)

  ,

  Power BI

  , and

  PLM

  platforms.
• Knowledge of

  commercial terms

  ,

  INCO terms

  ,

  BG/LCs

  , and

  import/export documentation

  .

Leadership & Managerial Competencies:

• Ability to lead a cross-functional team and manage diverse procurement categories.
• Strong

  negotiation and persuasion

  skills for high-value/volume sourcing.
• Drive

  team performance management

  ,

  KPI tracking

  , and

  people development

  through structured training and mentoring.
• Risk identification, mitigation planning, and

  strategic decision-making

  .

Risk Management & Compliance

• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, ethical standards, and legal requirements.
• Identify risks in the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies.
• Manage contracts, licenses, and documentation related to procurement.

Behavioral Skills:

• High integrity, ethical conduct, and accountability.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management across engineering, project management, finance, and legal functions.
• Agility, problem-solving mindset, and focus on continuous improvement.
• Conflict resolution and team collaboration under pressure situations.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Education:

  B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Production with MBA (preferred).

• Experience:

  1520 years in project procurement with at least 5–7 years in a leadership role, preferably in

  EPC

  ,

  environmental solutions

  , or

  industrial equipment

  sector.
• Exposure to

  Air Pollution Control

  ,

  waste heat recovery

  , or

  thermal projects

  is highly desirable.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• On-time material availability for projects
• Procurement cost savings vs. budget
• Rate contract/E-auctioning coverage
• Vendor performance index (OTIF, quality, responsiveness)
• Contract closure and claim resolution time
• Internal and external audit compliance
• Team engagement and capability development