Procurement Head

Position Summary

Job Description

Company : Fives India Engineering & Projects Pvt Ltd

Role : Head Procurement

Job Location : Chennai

Experience : 15 to 20 years

Education : B.E / B.Tech in Mechanical

Roles & Duties:

• In-depth knowledge of the overall Sourcing Process
• Lead end-to-end procurement & logistics from planning to dispatch.
• Develop & manage high-performing suppliers.
• Provide accurate budgets ensuring compliance.
• Ensure legal & environmental integrity in operations.
• Collaborate with FIVES group to resolve supplier/technical issues.
• Execute major procurement & subcontract packages.
• Oversee customs, tax, valuation & audit compliance.
• Plan & meet delivery targets per sales orders.
• Reduce overall supply chain & logistics costs.
• Negotiate ocean freight rates with carriers & 3PLs.
• Build procurement team’s capabilities.
• Create SOPs for logistics & SCM processes.
• Innovate cost-optimization in procurement.
• Maintain clear communication across all management levels

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow up and report monthly Procurement KPI’s
• Develop and implement specific negotiation strategies to achieve cost, supply assurance and risk mitigation objectives for domestic and international suppliers.
• Supplier development and evaluation in accordance with the Global standards.
• Perform make or buy analysis when applicable
• Train and educate the team to secure fulfilment of tasks

Required Skills:

• Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Communication and Interaction
• Negotiation