Posted 09 July, 2026
Head of Procurement - Pune
Michael Page
Pune, MH, IN
Full Time
Reference: d99b9237296e4bf3
Job Description
- 18-25 yrs' exp. in procurement within steel or heavy engineering industries \n
- Proven leader in vendor development, sourcing & project procurement strategy \n\n
- Lead procurement strategy for steel plates, structural materials, consumables, logistics, and project requirements. \n
- Develop and manage strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and reliable supply. \n
- Negotiate commercial contracts and drive cost optimization initiatives. \n
- Forecast procurement requirements based on project drawings and production schedules. \n
- Manage vendor development, qualification, and performance evaluation. \n
- Ensure effective inventory management and material availability for project execution. \n
- Drive techno-commercial evaluations, quote analysis, and lead-time optimization. \n
- Coordinate with quality teams for supplier inspections and compliance verification. \n
- Oversee purchase orders, delivery tracking, and purchase-to-delivery cycle management. \n
- Lead procurement reporting, MIS preparation, and stakeholder communication. \n\n
- Holds a in Mechanical or Civil Engineering; MBA or equivalent preferred. \n
- Brings 18-25 years of procurement experience within steel, manufacturing, or project-driven industries. \n
- Strong expertise in vendor development, cost estimation, techno-commercial negotiations, and supply chain management. \n
- Proven experience in procurement planning aligned with project schedules. \n
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities across internal and external partners. \n
- Excellent negotiation, analytical, and decision-making skills.
About Our Client
\n\nOur client is a globally recognized steel structures and construction solutions provider with operations across multiple continents. Known for engineering excellence, quality manufacturing, and large-scale project execution, the company delivers advanced steel building solutions to infrastructure, industrial, and commercial sectors.
\n\nJob Description
\n\nReporting to the Senior Director - Operations, you will:
\nThe Successful Applicant
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