Senior Procurement Manager

Job Title: Senior Procurement Manager – Civil & PEB Construction

Location: Chennai (Should be comfortable with occasional travel to project sites across PAN India)

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Manager to lead procurement activities for Civil and Pre-Engineered Building (PEB) projects. The role involves strategic sourcing vendor management cost optimization and ensuring timely availability of materials while maintaining quality and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end procurement for Civil and PEB construction projects
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with project timelines and budgets
• Source and evaluate vendors for structural steel PEB components civil materials MEP items and related services
• Negotiate contracts pricing and commercial terms with suppliers and subcontractors
• Manage vendor relationships and performance ensuring quality and timely delivery
• Coordinate with project engineering and site teams for material planning and forecasting
• Ensure compliance with company policies contracts and statutory requirements
• Monitor market trends price fluctuations and supply risks to optimize cost efficiency
• Handle purchase orders BOQs RFQs and contract documentation
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and process improvements within procurement

Required Skills & Competencies:

Procurement Strategy Vendor Management Contract Negotiation Strategic Sourcing Cost Optimization Supply Chain Management BOQ Analysis RFQ/RFP Handling ERP Systems (SAP/Oracle) Inventory Planning Commercial Acumen Risk Management

Technical Expertise:

• Strong knowledge of Civil construction materials (cement steel aggregates etc.)
• Experience in PEB procurement (structural steel roofing sheets fabrication etc.)
• Familiarity with MEP procurement is an added advantage
• Understanding of project lifecycle and site requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Supply Chain Management
• MBA (Supply Chain / Operations) is preferred

Experience:

• 3-10 years of experience in procurement within Civil Construction and PEB projects
• Proven experience in handling large-scale infrastructure or industrial projects

Additional Requirements:

• Hindi speaking is mandatory
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Willingness to travel to project sites across India as required

Required Skills:

Senior Procurement Manager Procurement Head Civil Procurement PEB Construction EPC Vendor Management Contract Negotiation Steel Cement BOQ RFQ SAP MM Supply Chain Chennai Hindi