Deputy General Manger Procurement

Job Overview:

The Deputy General Manager – Procurement will play a strategic leadership role in driving procurement excellence across multiple projects. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring cost-effective, timely, and quality-driven sourcing of materials, services, and subcontracting packages, aligned with our commitment to operational excellence and project delivery.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Strategic Procurement & Planning

• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with project timelines and business objectives
• Collaborate with project, engineering, and planning teams for accurate demand forecasting
• Drive value engineering and cost optimization initiatives across projects

Vendor Ecosystem Development

• Build a robust, reliable, and scalable vendor base across civil, MEP, and finishing segments
• Lead vendor identification, evaluation, onboarding, and performance management
• Strengthen long-term partnerships with key suppliers and contractors
• Develop alternate sourcing strategies to mitigate supply chain risks

Tendering, Negotiation & Contracting

• Lead end-to-end tendering processes including RFQs/RFPs, techno-commercial evaluations, and negotiations
• Finalize contracts, rate agreements, and purchase orders with a strong focus on commercial advantage
• Ensure risk mitigation through well-structured contractual terms and conditions

Project Procurement Execution

• Ensure seamless and timely procurement for multiple ongoing projects
• Align procurement schedules with project milestones and site requirements
• Work closely with site and execution teams to address critical and urgent procurement needs

Cost Management & Market Intelligence

• Monitor procurement budgets and ensure adherence to cost targets
• Track market trends, price fluctuations, and supply dynamics
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities without compromising on quality or timelines

Governance, Compliance & Systems

• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, processes, and ethical standards
• Maintain robust documentation, audit trails, and reporting mechanisms
• Drive process improvements and digitization through ERP systems (SAP/Oracle or equivalent)

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement team
• Set clear KPIs, monitor performance, and build a high-performance culture
• Foster collaboration across departments for seamless project execution

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: B.E./B. Tech in Civil Engineering (MBA / PGDM in Supply Chain / Operations (preferred))
• Experience: 12-18 years of relevant experience in procurement
• Sector Exposure: Residential, Commercial, Institutional, or Infrastructure Projects
• Proven track record of handling large-scale, multi-project procurement

Technical & Soft Skills:

• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation expertise
• Deep understanding of construction procurement and contracting
• Vendor management and relationship-building skills
• Analytical mindset with focus on cost optimization
• Proficiency in ERP systems and procurement tools
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities