Lead - Substation CAPEX

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Planning
• Understand and execute techno-commercial strategies for CPO/BU/Site.
• Contribute to organizational structure design and SOP development.
• Implement strategic initiatives as per business plans.
• Core Procurement
• Review Purchase Requisitions (PR) for accuracy and completeness.
• Decide procurement type and method based on urgency, material/service nature, and availability.
• Conduct category analysis and prepare long-term demand projections and sourcing strategies.
• Strategic Sourcing
• Manage sourcing for CapEx, OpEx, bulk materials, and services.
• Prepare RFI/RFP documents, identify and evaluate vendors, and conduct negotiations.
• Finalize contracts and ensure compliance with governance protocols.
• Contract & Order Management
• Oversee contract preparation and ERP setup.
• Manage procurement through rate contracts and ensure timely PO/SO issuance.
• Handle post-order activities including amendments, logistics, and contract closure.
• Supplier Management
• Identify, onboard, and evaluate vendors based on performance criteria.
• Establish strategic partnerships and drive vendor engagement for long-term value.
• Data & Governance
• Analyze procurement data for efficiency improvements.
• Ensure adherence to governance, audit compliance, and risk management protocols.
• Special Initiatives
• Support M&A due diligence and provide commercial inputs for new business opportunities.
• Manage fly ash business development and contracting (specific to Thermal category).
• People Management
• Set goals, review performance, and develop team capabilities.
  

Qualifications

Educational Qualification:? Bachelor's degree in supply chain management/ economics/ finance/ operations/ engineering, or a related area

Experiences

? Minimum 5-10 years of relevant experience with category management supporting initiatives within designated areas? Exposure to strategic sourcing processes, negotiating terms and conditions of high impact supply or service contracts, andmanaging vendor or supplier relationships? Experience in working with eProcurementsystems and tools(SAP and other financial reporting tools, contract managementtool, reverse auctions, etc.)? Knowledge of the overall purchasing process,strategic sourcing, and procurement related systems and supplier relationshipmanagement? Hands-on experience in executing contracts and entering into commercial transactions for Capital Goods of medium / largesize Thermal / Infrastructure projects, Estimation and Cost Engineering? Commercial understanding of the business drivers and their commercial implications? Preferable to have worked in similar organization