Procurement Head

* Define and drive the *procurement strategy* aligned with business goals, project requirements, and organizational budgets.

* Lead *end-to-end procurement operations* covering sourcing, vendor identification, RFQ/RFP, evaluation, negotiation, purchase execution, and delivery.

* Develop and maintain a reliable *vendor and supplier ecosystem* for IT hardware, software, cloud services, networking, security systems, and project-specific requirements.

* Lead *strategic sourcing and cost optimization* initiatives to achieve competitive pricing and maximize total cost of ownership.

* Manage vendor negotiations covering *pricing, payment terms, warranties, SLAs, AMC contracts, delivery timelines, and commercial terms*.

* Drive procurement for *enterprise, IT, government, and project-based requirements*, ensuring timely delivery and compliance.

* Establish and maintain *procurement policies, processes, approval workflows, documentation standards, and governance frameworks*.

* Conduct vendor evaluation, onboarding, performance reviews, audits, and periodic supplier assessments.

* Coordinate with *Finance, Administration, Project, Engineering, IT, and Business teams* to understand requirements and ensure timely procurement.

* Manage *imports, logistics, GST, e-way bills, inventory, asset management, and related documentation*.

* Support *government and tender-based procurement*, including BOQ analysis, OEM authorization, MAF letters, compliance documentation, and e-procurement portals.

* Monitor procurement performance through *cost savings, purchase cycle time, vendor performance, delivery adherence, budget utilization, and procurement KPIs*.

* Ensure procurement documentation is *audit-ready, compliant, accurate, and properly maintained*.

* Identify procurement risks and develop *alternate suppliers, contingency plans, and mitigation strategies* to ensure business continuity.

* Lead and mentor the procurement team and establish performance objectives and best practices.

* Participate in *client discussions, vendor meetings, commercial negotiations, and project review meetings*.

* Drive continuous improvement through *automation, process standardization, digital procurement tools, and data-driven procurement decisions*.

* Strong experience in *Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management, and Purchase Operations*.

* Strong expertise in *IT hardware, software licenses, cloud services, networking, security/surveillance equipment, and enterprise technology procurement*.

* Hands-on experience with *RFQ/RFP processes, quotation analysis, commercial evaluation, negotiation, and purchase execution*.

* Strong expertise in *vendor identification, qualification, onboarding, performance management, and supplier development*.

* Experience in *contract negotiation, rate contracts, AMC, SLA, warranty, payment terms, and commercial agreements*.

* Strong understanding of *CAPEX, OPEX, MRO, indirect procurement, and project procurement*.

* Experience with *government tenders, GeM, e-procurement portals, BOQ analysis, OEM authorization, and MAF documentation* is highly desirable.

* Strong knowledge of *GST, import procedures, customs, logistics, e-way bills, and statutory procurement documentation*.

* Experience with *ERP/procurement platforms* such as SAP, SAP MM, Oracle, Ariba, Zycus, or equivalent.

* Strong proficiency in *MS Excel and procurement analytics*, including spend analysis, cost comparison, savings tracking, and vendor performance reporting.

* Strong understanding of *inventory and asset management* processes.

* Experience in managing *procurement budgets, cost savings, and total cost of ownership (TCO)*.

* Strong understanding of procurement compliance, documentation, audit requirements, and organizational governance.

* Act as a *bridge between business, project, finance, technical, and vendor teams*.

* Own and drive the organization's *procurement strategy and governance*.

* Ensure *cost-effective, quality-driven, and timely procurement* across multiple projects and business functions.

* Build long-term strategic relationships with *OEMs, distributors, technology vendors, and service providers*.

* Ensure procurement activities are aligned with *business requirements, project timelines, budgets, and compliance standards*.

* Drive *cost reduction, supplier consolidation, process optimization, and procurement automation* initiatives.

* Establish procurement standards, policies, approval workflows, and *best practices across the organization*.

* Ensure high-quality procurement delivery with strong focus on *cost, quality, compliance, risk, and delivery timelines*.

* Support *government and enterprise project procurement* where documentation, compliance, and audit-readiness are critical.

* Drive continuous improvement and innovation across the *procurement and vendor management function*.