Section Head-E&I

Location: Vadodara

Department: Supply Chain

Reports To: Section Head / Project Procurement Manager (PPM)

Project: Gas to Power EPC Project.

Job Purpose

To lead the procurement and strategic sourcing of Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) equipment and services for a Gas to Power project, with a focus on best-cost country sourcing (BCCS), supplier development, and timely project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & BCCS
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for E&I packages with a focus on best-cost countries (e.g., India, China, Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe).
• Conduct global market analysis to identify cost-effective and technically compliant suppliers.
• Drive supplier localization and cost optimization initiatives without compromising quality or schedule.
• Procurement Execution
• Manage end-to-end procurement activities including RFQs, bid evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards for E&I systems such as transformers, switchgear, control panels, instrumentation, and cabling.
• Ensure alignment with project timelines, technical specifications, and budget constraints.
• Supplier & Order Management
• Build and maintain a robust supplier base with a focus on performance, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Draft and manage purchase orders, ensuring compliance with commercial, legal, and technical terms.
• Mitigate procurement risks through proactive planning and stakeholder engagement.
• Reporting & Compliance
• Maintain accurate procurement dashboards and reports to support audits and client reviews.
• Ensure adherence to corporate procurement policies, systems (SAP, Ariba), and documentation standards.
• Team Leadership & Development
• Mentor and guide project buyers, expeditors, and junior procurement staff.
• Foster a collaborative and performance-driven procurement culture.
• Cost Control & Value Engineering
• Track procurement budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities, and report on key procurement KPIs.
• Support value engineering and lifecycle cost analysis initiatives.
• Flexibility
• Responsibilities are not limited to the above and may evolve based on project needs and organizational requirements.
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Instrumentation, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 18–25 years of procurement experience in EPC or Gas to Power projects, with at least 3 years in a lead buyer or sourcing role.
• Proven experience in best-cost country sourcing and international supplier development.
• Familiarity with global trade regulations, Incoterms, and logistics.
• GCC project procurement experience will be an advantage, especially with clients such as Saudi Aramco, ADNOC, KOC, or PDO.
• Willingness to travel or relocate based on project requirements.
  
  

Key Skills

• Strong negotiation and global sourcing skills.
• Technical understanding of E&I systems and specifications.
• Strategic thinking and cost analysis.
• ERP proficiency (SAP, Ariba) and MS Office Suite.
• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities.