Assistant General Manager - Project Procurement

Larsen & Toubro Ltd; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 4,200,000 - 5,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro Ltd in Tamil Nadu is seeking an AGM - Project Procurement to lead the procurement function for heavy engineering and capital equipment. The role focuses on building a robust supplier network across India and globally, while ensuring cost competitiveness, quality, and on-time delivery.

You will drive sourcing of manufactured parts, assemblies, and services, lead negotiations, and collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Projects, Quality and Finance teams to optimize value and

Qualifications

• Senior procurement leadership experience in construction machinery, heavy engineering or capital equipment sectors.
• Experience building and managing supplier networks globally.
• Strong negotiation and supplier performance management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the procurement team and establish best practices.
• Scout and develop vendors across India for manufactured components.
• Identify global sources for critical components and technologies.
• Lead sourcing of fabricated, machined, cast, forged, hydraulic, drive train parts.
• Drive vendor development, localization and alternate sourcing.
• Conduct supplier capability assessments and commercial evaluations.
• Lead negotiations and cost reduction initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Manage import sourcing and international supplier relationships.
• Ensure timely material availability and mitigate supply chain risks.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Vendor development

Cost optimization

Education

Engineering/Business degree

Job description

AGM - Project Procurement Industry Preference: Construction Machinery, Heavy Engineering, Capital Equipment, Material Handling Equipment, Automotive OEMs and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing.

Role Purpose Lead the procurement function and sourcing strategy for manufactured parts, bought-out components, assemblies and services. Responsible for building a robust supplier network across India and globally while ensuring cost competitiveness, quality and delivery excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Procurement team and establish procurement best practices.
• Scout, evaluate and develop suitable vendors anywhere in India for manufactured and engineered components.
• Identify and develop strategic global sources for critical components, assemblies and technologies.
• Lead sourcing of fabricated, machined, cast, forged, hydraulic, drive train, electrical and bought-out parts.
• Drive vendor development, localization and alternate source creation.
• Conduct supplier capability assessments, technical reviews and commercial evaluations.
• Lead commercial negotiations .
• Drive cost reduction, value engineering and procurement productivity initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance on Quality, Cost, Delivery and Responsiveness.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Projects, Quality and Finance teams.
• Manage import sourcing, international supplier relationships and global procurement activities.
• Ensure timely material availability while minimizing supply chain risks.