Head of Supply Chain Management

Position: Head Supply Chain Management (SCM)

Location: Mumbai

Experience: 10 12 Years

Reporting To: Director/Head Project Delivery

Role Overview: The Head of Supply Chain Management will be responsible for strategic sourcing, procurement planning, vendor management, contract negotiation, logistics coordination, and cost optimization for all project delivery activities. The role will ensure timely availability of materials, vendor performance management, and alignment of procurement with project schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Procurement

• Develop and implement procurement strategy aligned with project delivery timelines
• Lead sourcing of equipment, materials, subcontractors, and technical manpower
• Identify cost optimization opportunities and negotiate contracts with suppliers

Vendor Management

• Build and maintain a strong vendor ecosystem across India
• Pre-qualify and onboard contractors, suppliers, and service providers
• Conduct vendor evaluation and performance reviews

Project Procurement Planning

• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineering, and Finance teams
• Ensure procurement schedules align with project milestones
• Monitor procurement risks and mitigation plans

Contract Management

• Lead contract negotiations for:
• EPC vendors
• Technical manpower contractors
• Equipment suppliers
• Ensure commercial compliance and documentation

Logistics & Inventory

• Oversee logistics, warehouse planning, and inventory control
• Ensure material availability across multiple project sites

Cost Control

• Implement cost benchmarking and budget control mechanisms
• Track procurement cost vs BOQ estimates

Process Improvement

• Implement digital procurement systems / ERP integration
• Standardize procurement SOPs and vendor onboarding processes

Required Skills

• Strategic sourcing
• Vendor negotiations
• Contract management
• EPC procurement
• Project supply chain planning
• Inventory management
• Any Procurement tools

Preferred Industry Background

• Data Center Infrastructure
• EPC / MEP Projects
• Infrastructure / Construction