MEP Purchase Manager

Delhi NCR

Head – Projects / Director – Operations / CFO (as applicable)

MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) materials and services

• Plan and execute procurement for

  Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Fighting, ELV, and allied MEP systems

  .
• Ensure

  best-in-class pricing

  without compromising technical specifications or quality.
• Maintain strict control over

  material budgets and purchase variances

  .

• Develop and maintain a

  category-wise approved vendor list

  with

  minimum 4 qualified vendors per item/category

  .
• Conduct technical and commercial evaluations of vendors.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and service support.
• Continuously benchmark vendor pricing against market rates.

• Establish and enforce a

  minimum 60-day credit cycle

  with vendors wherever commercially feasible.
• Coordinate with finance for vendor reconciliations, ageing, and dispute resolution.
• Support cash flow optimization through structured payment terms.

• Support the tendering team by providing

  accurate L1 (lowest viable) pricing

  based on current market intelligence.
• Assist in

  BOQ pricing, rate analysis, and value engineering inputs

  to improve bid competitiveness.
• Participate in vendor rate finalization for tenders and large orders.

• Work closely with

  Projects, Planning, Stores, and Finance teams

  to ensure timely material availability.
• Monitor delivery schedules to avoid site delays and shortages.
• Resolve procurement-related escalations impacting project timelines.

• Maintain proper documentation: PO files, vendor agreements, rate contracts, and comparison statements.
• Ensure procurement complies with internal controls, approval matrices, and statutory requirements.
• Prepare regular reports on

  cost savings, vendor performance, and market trends

  .

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

  (Electrical / Mechanical / Instrumentation / Building Services / related discipline).
• Technical background is

  mandatory

  ; non-technical profiles will not be considered.

• 10–15 years

  of relevant experience in

  MEP procurement

  , preferably in contracting or EPC environments.
• Strong understanding of

  MEP specifications, BOQs, makes, and alternates

  .
• Proven capability in

  commercial negotiation and cost optimization

  .
• Experience supporting

  tender pricing and L1 strategy

  is essential.
• Strong vendor network across major MEP categories.
• Proficient in ERP systems, Excel, and procurement reporting tools.

• Achievement of target

  cost savings vs. budget/BOQ

• Maintenance of

  ≥60-day average vendor credit cycle

• On-time material availability for projects
• Vendor compliance and performance scores
• Contribution to

  tender win rate through competitive pricing

• Strong negotiation and decision-making ability
• Commercially sharp with technical depth
• High ownership and accountability
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Collaborative mindset with project and finance teams