Head - C&P -

Job Purpose
To establish, lead, and govern the Procurement & Contracts function.
The role is responsible for leading strategic procurement including sourcing and contract management, cost optimization, risk mitigation, vendor governance, and compliance, ensuring cost-effective, timely, and quality-compliant procurement aligned with project execution schedules. The role ensures vendor management, risk mitigation, value engineering, and supply chain resilience, while ensuring adherence to company procurement governance, sustainability standards, and project-specific requirements.
ORGANISATION CHART
This positio will report to CEO - Residential Business
Responsibilities
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Strategic Planning
Align procurement with project execution schedules, budget targets, and technical specifications.
Support Project Planning & Estimation teams in finalizing the procurement strategy during the bid-to-award transition phase.
Participate in project kick-off meetings to understand project-specific technical and commercial requirements.
Assist in the development of the Procurement Plan and Project Procurement Schedule in coordination with Project Managers and Engineering teams.
Project Timeline Adherence
% Cost Savings vs Budgeted Cost
Strategic Sourcing
Lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement for new projects post-award — including RFQ preparation, vendor shortlisting, bid evaluation, and contract finalization.
Develop sourcing strategies based on project location, lead-time constraints and cost optimization levers.
Identify alternate makes, product substitutes, and design optimizations in consultation with Engineering and Project Execution teams.
Negotiate commercial terms, warranty clauses, and delivery commitments aligned with project milestones and cash flow targets.
Ensure procurement compliance with project-specific codes (BIS/IS), international standards, safety norms, and statutory clearances (environmental, electrical safety, fire norms, etc.).
Identify cost-saving opportunities through value engineering, alternate sourcing, bulk buying, and early supplier engagement.
Track commodity price trends and currency fluctuations impacting MEP equipment procurement.
Develop procurement playbooks for new project categories — including negotiation strategies, pricing benchmarks, and commercial term libraries.
Total landed cost
Value engineering savings
Lead time adherence
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Additional Details
Vendor Management
Build and maintain a pre-qualified supplier pool.
Manage vendor onboarding, capability assessments, and technical due diligence for new projects.
Develop long-term strategic partnerships with OEMs and authorized channel partners for critical equipment.
Monitor supplier performance on delivery adherence, quality compliance, service responsiveness, and warranty/AMC obligations.
Turnaround time as per SLAs
Supplier Quality Compliance Score
Project Support
Maintain strong coordination with Site Procurement, Contracts Management, and Project Control teams for timely release of purchase orders, material tracking, and logistics planning.
Ensure material delivery schedules are integrated into project timelines and risk mitigation plans (considering lead times, import dependencies, site constraints).
Drive adherence to Procurement Policies, Delegation of Authority (DOA), and Contract Management frameworks specific to project procurement.
Implement tools and systems for real-time procurement tracking, project material dashboards, and risk flags
Integrate ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) considerations into procurement decisions for sustainable project delivery.
Procurement Plan adherence
100% Compliance to Procurement Policies & DOA
ESG-linked procurement spend
Stakeholder Engagement
Provide procurement inputs for project budget revisions, change orders, and claim management.
Proactively identify risks related to supply chain disruptions, regulatory delays, or vendor insolvency — develop mitigation and contingency plans.
Coordinate with Site Operations teams for equipment delivery planning, storage, and handling at project sites with space or access constraints.
MIS reports presented to management
Team Development and Management
Lead and mentor category buyers ensuring alignment with procurement goals.
Strengthen team competencies in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and procurement analytics.
Address team concerns, provide guidance, and create opportunities for professional growth.
Encourage participation in team-building activities and employee engagement initiatives.
Timely Performance Management
Training & development
Skip Level Meetings
EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS
Service Providers, Consultants, Legal Experts, Regulatory Bodies
INTERNAL INTERACTIONS
User Department, Projects & Engineering, Construction, Business Heads, Planning
MAG, Finance, HR, Legal
FINANCIAL DIMENSIONS
Other Dimensions
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
B. Tech + MBA is preferred
Relevant Experience
20+ years of overall experience
10+ years of functional experience
COMPETENCIES

Work arrangement
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