AGM - Project Procurement

Job description

Industry Preference: Construction Machinery, Heavy Engineering, Capital Equipment, Material Handling Equipment, Automotive OEMs and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing. Role Purpose Lead the procurement function and sourcing strategy for manufactured parts, bought-out components, assemblies and services. Responsible for building a robust supplier network across India and globally while ensuring cost competitiveness, quality and delivery excellence. Key Responsibilities • Lead and develop the Procurement team and establish procurement best practices. • Scout, evaluate and develop suitable vendors anywhere in India for manufactured and engineered components. • Identify and develop strategic global sources for critical components, assemblies and technologies. • Lead sourcing of fabricated, machined, cast, forged, hydraulic, drive train, electrical and bought-out parts. • Drive vendor development, localization and alternate source creation. • Conduct supplier capability assessments, technical reviews and commercial evaluations. • Lead commercial negotiations . • Drive cost reduction, value engineering and procurement productivity initiatives. • Monitor supplier performance on Quality, Cost, Delivery and Responsiveness. • Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Projects, Quality and Finance teams. • Manage import sourcing, international supplier relationships and global procurement activities. • Ensure timely material availability while minimizing supply chain risks.