Assistant General Manager - Procurement - Electrical

Key Responsibilities :

Procurement & Sourcing

• Handle procurement of Electrical items, equipment, and services for manufacturing plants and projects.
• Manage sourcing of LT/HT panels, transformers, motors, drives, switchgears, cables, PLC/DCS systems, instrumentation-related electrical requirements, lighting systems, and electrical consumables.
• Execute procurement activities for both Capex projects and plant maintenance requirements.
• Float RFQs, evaluate techno-commercial offers, negotiate pricing, and finalize vendors.
• Ensure timely procurement and delivery as per project and plant schedules.

Vendor Management

• Identify, evaluate, and develop new vendors for electrical categories.
• Conduct vendor negotiations for pricing, payment terms, delivery timelines, and annual rate contracts.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure uninterrupted supply and service support.
• Monitor vendor performance related to quality, delivery, and commercial compliance.

Cost Optimization & Commercials

• Drive cost-saving initiatives and value engineering opportunities.
• Perform market analysis, benchmarking, and spend analysis for electrical procurement categories.
• Ensure optimum inventory levels and reduce procurement lead time.
• Prepare comparative statements and procurement MIS reports.

Coordination & Execution

• Coordinate with Engineering, Projects, Maintenance, Production, and Finance teams for procurement planning and execution.
• Support commissioning and shutdown activities through timely material availability.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, statutory requirements, and audit standards.

Contracts & Documentation

• Manage purchase orders, contracts, techno-commercial agreements, and documentation.
• Ensure proper maintenance of procurement records and ERP transactions.
• Handle contract finalization for electrical project execution and annual maintenance contracts (AMC).

Desired Candidate Profile :

• Strong experience in Electrical Procurement within Manufacturing, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Textiles, Polymer, Packaging, or Process Industries.
• Hands-on exposure to Capex and Opex procurement.
• Good understanding of industrial electrical systems and equipment.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and commercial acumen.
• Experience in SAP / ERP-based procurement processes preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and large-value procurement projects.

Educational Qualification

• B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical Engineering preferred
• MBA / PGDM in Supply Chain or Materials Management will be an added advantage