Strategic Sourcing Experienced Professional

Role Overview

Lead end-to-end tender and project procurement for large-scale EPC programs, from pre-bid strategy through execution and closeout. Own the Tender Sourcing Plan (TSP) and Project Procurement Plan (PPP), drive On-Time Delivery (OTD) for long-lead and critical-path equipment, and ensure cost, schedule, quality, and compliance targets are met. Operate in a high-volume, fast-paced, multicultural environment and actively partner with Sales, Engineering, Project Controls, Construction, Quality, Legal, Finance, Transportation, Trade & Logistics, and global category teams to deliver reliable and sustainable power infrastructure.

• Tender Phase (Pre-Award)

• Embed Supply Chain into tender strategy by developing sourcing approaches, preliminary supplier lists, and should-cost estimates aligned with the bid schedule and risk profile.

• Issue compliant RFIs and RFQs in accordance with the sourcing strategy and perform techno-commercial evaluations with Engineering and Sales.

• Provide pricing, lead-time, logistics, inspection, and risk inputs to proposals, documenting supplier assumptions, alternatives, and value engineering options.

• Ensure tender compliance with corporate SCM policies, category strategies, and delegation of authority.

• Build and own the Tender Sourcing Plan (TSP).

• Project Procurement Planning & Execution (Post-Award)

• Build and own the Project Procurement Plan (PPP).

• Develop the procurement schedule with the Master Scheduler using Primavera P6, linking engineering deliverables to purchase-order placement, manufacturing milestones, FAT/SAT activities, and shipping windows.

• Anticipate, mitigate, and communicate delivery risks related to supply, capacity, geopolitical conditions, logistics, and quality; define triggers, mitigations, and recovery paths.

• Sourcing, Contracting & Supplier Management

• Support Category Management, as required, with RFQs, supplier follow-up, and communications for project-specific materials and services.

• Support Category Management in negotiating price, liquidated damages, warranties, Incoterms, payment milestones, performance guarantees, documentation and ITP requirements, and other commercial terms.

• Support Category Management in managing supplier relationships in partnership with regional, North America, and global teams, aligned with framework agreements and sustainability goals.

• Expediting & On-Time Delivery

• Implement tiered expediting plans for critical packages; conduct shop visits and status reviews; validate capacity, materials, and sub-tier performance.

• Track milestones including drawing approvals, material release, fabrication, coatings, assembly, testing, packing, and ship readiness; drive recovery plans for slippages through split shipments, alternate routings, and parallel documentation.

• Support the Transportation, Trade & Logistics manager with bookings, customs, and site-delivery sequencing; publish weekly look-ahead and OTD dashboards.

• Supplier Quality & Documentation

• Coordinate with Quality on Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), witness and hold points, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and NCR/SNCRP closure.

• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, such as ISO 9001 and ASME, ASTM, API, or EN standards, depending on scope.

• Prevent documentation delays by actively managing drawing submittals, drawing approvals, and other required deliverables.

• Cross-Functional Integration & Change Control

• Serve as the primary SCM interface to Sales, Engineering, Project Management, and Site teams, communicating relevant project information to the broader SCM and Transportation, Trade & Logistics team.

• Understand commercial requirements and communicate associated risks to Category Management and Transportation, Trade & Logistics teams.

• Reporting, Analytics & Governance

• Publish weekly procurement dashboards covering OTD, progress against the baseline S-curve, expediting priorities, and risk heatmaps.

• Drive continuous improvement through supplier quality, corrective actions, and KPI reviews.

• Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field; 8-10 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Five or more years of supply chain or procurement experience in project environments such as EPC, grid automation, utilities, industrial, or similar businesses.

• Proven track record managing large-scale procurement plans.

• Demonstrated success driving critical-path OTD of at least 95% through rigorous expediting and recovery planning.

• Hands-on exposure to supplier quality processes including ITPs, FAT/SAT, and NCR/SNCRP.

• Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle, scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project, and analytics tools such as Power BI or Excel.

• Fluency in English, written and verbal, and willingness to travel as required.

• Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, CPSM, CSCP, or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

• Experience with global logistics, customs compliance, and supplier development.

• Familiarity with equipment specific to PGGA technology, solutions, services, and market offerings.

• Core Skills & Behaviors

• Assertive and proactive, with the ability to perform effectively with limited information and ambiguity.

• Large-scale project procurement management, including executable TSPs and PPPs aligned with the critical path and project objectives.

• OTD and expediting excellence through data-driven milestone control, proactive recovery plans, and supplier development.

• Supplier quality mindset, with robust ITPs, documentation discipline, and effective NCR/CAPA closure.

• Highly organized, with strong prioritization, clean data management, and clear dashboards.

• Flexible and creative thinking.

• Clear communication, effective influence and escalation, stakeholder alignment, and executive-ready updates.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ownership and entrepreneurial drive, acting with urgency in a high-volume, fast-paced, multicultural environment while remaining team-oriented and results-focused.

• Critical-Path OTD: at least 95%.

• Cost: savings and cost avoidance.

• Quality: NCR and SNCRP development and tracking.

• Schedule: variance to the procurement plan within target.

• Expediting: recovery plans meeting project requirements.

• Supplier performance.

• Compliance and data integrity.

• ERP: SAP

• Planning: Primavera P6 and MS Project

• eSourcing / Contracting: Ariba

• Analytics / Collaboration: Power BI, Excel, SharePoint, Smartsheet, and Teams

• Quality / Inspection: Auditing, NCR systems, SNCRP, and supplier portals

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• Location:

• This role will be based in India Operating Center