Supply Chain - MEP Sourcing Lead

About The Business

Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL) is a greenfield venture of the Tata Group with expertise in manufacturing precision components.

Tata Electronics (a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd.) is building India’s first AI-enabled state-of-the-art Semiconductor Foundry, Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) for high volumes, high tech precision manufactured products.

Tata Electronics is a subsidiary of the Tata group. The Tata Group operates in more than 100 countries across six continents, with the mission 'To improve the quality of life of the communities we serve globally, through long term stakeholder value creation based on leadership with Trust.’

Responsibilities

• This position is responsible to lead the overall Infrastructure and projects sourcing and procurement activities for the Semiconductor business of TEPL. This role will be pivotal in coordinating the entire supply chain activities for Infrastructure requirements at site including MEP, EPCM, and other associated equipment/systems in coordination with General contractor, Projects, Operations, Architect and the PMC organization. Ensure compliant process for tendering, ensure coordination with PMC for Pre-bid activities, Lead techno commercial negotiations, business award, contract management and coordinate tender closure activities including DLP, LD management.

• Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic sourcing for MEP, Construction, Infrastructure related:

• Take lead for specific MEP systems in planning, tender process, techno-commercial negotiations from end to end.
• Owns end to end responsibility to conclude best techno-commercial engagement on time and navigate the approval processes as per the DOA.

1. Supplier Development for Green field and large-scale projects.

• Develop strong and competent supply base in and around the business locations
• Develop alternate sources with leading edge technologies and automation.
• Evaluate and assess current supply base with systematic approach for techno commercial rating.

1. Cost reductions: Drive Year on Year cost reduction with market benchmarks, technological advances and productivity

1. Contract Management:

• Responsible to negotiate and execute contracts in consultation with business, legal and finance. Demonstrate strong contract management skills in drafting and reviewing the contracts to protect the interest of the organization.
• Ensure compliance to Statutory and regulatory norms in contracts. Build in safety, quality and compliance in the contractual terms
• Responsibility to ensure the contractual clauses are executed during and after the closure of the contract.

1. Supply Chain Program management, documentation and reporting

• Has responsibility to track the project timelines and ensure Supply chain deliverables are met with respect to cost, quality and delivery.
• Use of digital dash boards and tracking methods to ensure real-time visibility of KPIs
• Ensure proper documentation of key milestones, variations, delays and value engineering activities to support contract management.
• Collaborative working with the cross functional teams, architects, Project Management Consultants and supplier partners to deliver project on time.

Desired Skills

Desired Skills:

• Strong supply chain and project/supplier management skills for infrastructure projects.
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent industry knowledge including industry benchmarks on cost, quality, delivery
• Updated on the latest global technological advances in this field.
• Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering. (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical)
• 15-25 years of proven experience in Supply chain management, sourcing and contract management.
• 8-10 years relevant experience in managing projects of medium and large scale.
• Experienced in green field projects including on-site management
• Extensive knowledge of MEP systems, design integration, and construction processes.

Desired Experience Level

• Certifications (Optional):
• • Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification.
• • PMI- CP or equivalents including Certificate in Construction Project Management. APICS.