Procurement Officer

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Procurement Officer to join our Mumbai office. This role will be responsible for managing the sourcing, purchasing, and supplier coordination required to support our offshore and pipeline coating projects. The ideal candidate will combine strong negotiation and organizational skills with the ability to work closely with project and technical teams in a fast-paced environment.

Skills:

• Manage the full procurement lifecycle, from sourcing and evaluating suppliers to issuing purchase orders and maintaining supplier relationships.
• Strong negotiation skills to secure competitive pricing, favorable terms, and reliable delivery schedules.
• Experience in coordinating with freight forwarders, customs agents, and logistics partners for both local and international shipments.
• Knowledge of Incoterms, import/export documentation, and international trade compliance.
• Ability to analyze supplier performance, resolve delivery or quality issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); prior experience with ERP systems is a strong advantage.
• Skilled in maintaining accurate procurement records, contracts, and price agreements to support audits and reporting.
• Work closely with project, technical, and operations teams to align procurement with specifications and schedules.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound understanding of procurement processes in oil & gas, offshore, EPC, or heavy industry sectors.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of procurement experience, ideally in oil & gas, offshore, EPC, or heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing, vendor development, and procurement processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office; prior experience with ERP systems is an advantage.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively across departments