About the role
- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Drive cost optimization initiatives, value engineering, and sourcing efficiencies.
- Establish long-term vendor partnerships to ensure supply continuity and competitiveness.
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable vendors and suppliers.
- Lead contract negotiations to secure favorable commercial and technical terms.
- Ensure vendor performance monitoring, audits, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee procurement planning based on production and project requirements.
- Ensure timely procurement of raw materials, components, and services.
- Implement best practices in procurement processes, systems, and compliance.
- Manage procurement budgets and material cost structures.
- Analyze market trends, price forecasts, and supply risks.
- Drive cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality and timelines.
- Work closely with Engineering, Production, Finance, and Project teams.
- Support project timelines by ensuring material availability and logistics alignment.
- Ensure adherence to company policies, statutory requirements, and audit standards.
- Establish transparent procurement policies and ethical sourcing practices.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement team.
- Foster a performance-driven and accountable work culture.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills
- Strategic thinking and decision-making ability
- Excellent leadership and team management capabilities
- Deep understanding of supply chain and procurement processes
- Analytical mindset with cost optimization focus
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Supply Chain / Business Administration
- Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred
- Professional certifications in procurement/supply chain (preferred)
- Minimum 20 years of experience in procurement/supply chain
- Proven experience in engineering, manufacturing, or EPC industry preferred
- Prior experience in a leadership role managing large procurement operations
- Cost savings and procurement efficiency
- Vendor performance and development
- On-time procurement and supply availability
- Compliance and audit performance
- Team productivity and capability building
- Reports directly to Whole-Time Director (Muinul Sir)
- Leads Procurement team including sourcing, contracts, and vendor management