Manager Procurement CAPEX

About Godrej Agrovet:

Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL) is a diversified Research & Development focused agri-business Company dedicated to improving the productivity of Indian farmers by innovating products and services that sustainably increase crop and livestock yields. GAVL holds leading market positions in the different businesses it operates - Animal Feed Crop Protection Oil Palm Dairy Poultry and Processed Foods. GAVL has a pan India presence with sales of over a million tons annually of high-quality animal feed and cutting- edge nutrition products for cattle poultry aqua feed and specialty feed. Our teams have worked closely with Indian farmers to develop large Oil Palm Plantations which is helping in bridging the demand and supply gap of edible oil in the crop protection segment the company meets the niche requirement of farmers through innovative agrochemical offerings. GAVL through its subsidiary Astec Life Sciences Limited is also a business-to-business (B2B) focused bulk manufacturer of fungicides & Dairy and Poultry and Processed Foods the company operates through its subsidiaries Creamline Dairy Products Limited and Godrej Tyson Foods Limited. Apart from this GAVL also has a joint venture with the ACI group of Bangladesh for animal feed business in Bangladesh.

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Designation:Manager Procurement Capex

Location:Mumbai HO

Job Purpose

To lead and manage the procurement of CAPEX projects engineering spares and consumableswith a strong focus on developing optimal sourcing strategies ensuring robust vendor performance and aligning with cost quality and delivery this role the incumbent will lead a team of experienced buyers in collaboration with business heads technical project legal and finance teams to drive strategic technology-led procurement and vendor performance management in order to achieve business results.

Roles & Responsibilities:

1. CAPEX Procurement & Project Sourcing

• Develop and execute CAPEX procurement strategies for Greenfield Expansion and Modernization projects (Domestic & Imports).
• Identify and source Plant & Machinery Civil PEB MEP Firefighting Systems Utilities HVAC Miscellaneous works like insulation painting site enabling works and other engineering packages.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing process from RFQ bid evaluation techno-commercial negotiation and contracting to project closeout. Define and negotiate supply agreements warranties performance guarantees and payment terms.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure on-time delivery against project milestones.
• Conduct budget vs. actual analyses and propose cost-optimization actions.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls audit requirements and statutory obligations. Drive vendor standardization and prequalification frameworks for major categories.
• Design SOP for strengthening existing processes as well as new procurement processes.

2.Engineering Spares & MRO Procurement

• Manage the complete spend of Engineering Spares and MRO items to ensure equipment uptime reliability and operational efficiency across all manufacturing facilities. Key categories includes Mechanical Spares Electrical & Instrumentation Automation & Controls Utilities & Process Spares Consumables & Tools Civil & Structural Maintenance Safety & Environment etc
• Lead and mentor team of experienced buyers to excel in functional and overall business KPIs.
• Develop category strategies standardizing procurement practices and driving cost optimization supplier performance and localization initiatives in close coordination with maintenance engineering and regional procurement teams
• Establish framework agreements and rate contracts for recurring MRO categories to enhance sourcing efficiency
• Ensure on-time availability through forecasting and coordination with maintenance teams.
• Support inventory optimization through collaboration with stores and operations.
• Travel extensively for market research strategic vendor development local vendor identification etc. for selected categories of high value spares.

3. Technology & Systems Enablement

• Leverage SAP for all procurement activities including POs LOIs GRNs and analytics.
• Deploy e-procurement platforms for RFX management and Reverse/Forward Auctions for transparency and competitiveness.
• Develop and maintain digital dashboards for spend analytics supplier performance and procurement KPIs
• Innovate and implement AI-driven analytics for predictive sourcing and performance tracking.

4. Vendor Development Evaluation & Performance Measurement

• Identify qualify and develop strategic suppliers for domestic and imported CAPEX & MRO spend
• Establish vendor evaluation systems covering quality delivery financial stability and innovation.
• Maintain supplier scorecards aligned with KPIs and SLAs.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews corrective action tracking and audits.

5. Import Operations & Logistics Management

• Oversee import procurement ensuring compliance with Customs DGFT and port regulations.
• Liaise with Customs House Agents (CHAs) for documentation Bill of Entry and duty payments.
• Engage Freight Forwarders and Transporters for cost-effective international/domestic logistics.
• Optimize freight contracts incoterms and shipping schedules to reduce lead times and costs.

6. Performance Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Develop procurement dashboards and MIS tracking savings lead time and supplier KPIs.
• Present monthly quarterly and annual performance reports to management.
• Lead efficiency process improvement and compliance initiatives using industry benchmarks
• Ensure timely closure of audit findings and continuous process enhancements.
• Conduct training and capability-building programs for procurement teams.

Qualification Required:

• Education B. E. / B. Tech in Mechanical engineering/Electrical/Civil; MBA (preferred)

Experience:

• 8-10 years of experience including a minimum of 3 years of team leadership experience in CAPEX procurement within large manufacturing organizations.
• Proven experience in sourcing Civil contracts mechanical electrical and utility etc packages

• Thorough Knowledge of Import procedures documentation & at least 3 years of experience in handling imports and dealing with CHAs at multiple ports across India (including road ports).
• Adept at using Reverse & Forward Auction platforms and other tech solutions to drive efficiency.

Skills:

• Strong capability in scenario analysis and data-driven decision-making
• Strong Interpersonal skills for leading/driving cross-functional initiatives and issue resolutions
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to ensure consistent alignment and transparency with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrates a high sense of responsibility and accountability ensuring time-bound execution and measurable results

An inclusive Godrej

Before you go there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. Its not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognize merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality race color religion caste gender identity or expression sexual orientation disability age or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

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Manager