Job Description
Company : Fives India Engineering & Projects Pvt Ltd
Role : Head Procurement
Job Location : Chennai
Experience : 15 to 20 years
Education : B.E / B.Tech in Mechanical
Roles & Duties
- In-depth knowledge of the overall Sourcing Process
- Lead end-to-end procurement & logistics from planning to dispatch.
- Develop & manage high-performing suppliers.
- Provide accurate budgets ensuring compliance.
- Ensure legal & environmental integrity in operations.
- Collaborate with FIVES group to resolve supplier / technical issues.
- Execute major procurement & subcontract packages.
- Oversee customs, tax, valuation & audit compliance.
- Plan & meet delivery targets per sales orders.
- Reduce overall supply chain & logistics costs.
- Negotiate ocean freight rates with carriers & 3PLs.
- Build procurement team's capabilities.
- Create SOPs for logistics & SCM processes.
- Innovate cost-optimization in procurement.
- Maintain clear communication across all management levels
Key Responsibilities
Follow up and report monthly Procurement KPI'sDevelop and implement specific negotiation strategies to achieve cost, supply assurance and risk mitigation objectives for domestic and international suppliers.Supplier development and evaluation in accordance with the Global standards.Perform make or buy analysis when applicableTrain and educate the team to secure fulfilment of tasksRequired Skills
Decision MakingProblem SolvingProject ManagementCommunication and InteractionNegotiationShow more
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Skills Required
Negotiation, Compliance