Head Procurement

BVR People Consulting; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

BVR People Consulting is seeking a Procurement Lead for construction/EPC projects in Chennai. You will manage end-to-end procurement, source materials and subcontractors, and lead negotiations to optimize costs.

Responsibilities include planning procurement aligned with schedules, finalizing POs/WO s and contracts, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement for construction/EPC projects is preferred.
• Strong vendor development and contract management capabilities are required.
• Ability to manage RFQs, tenders, evaluations, and negotiations end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement for multiple construction projects.
• Prepare procurement plans aligned with project schedules.
• Source materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Manage RFQs, tenders, techno-commercial evaluations, and negotiations.
• Finalize Purchase Orders (POs), Work Orders (WOs), and contracts.
• Handle vendor development, evaluation, and performance management.
• Review BOQs, drawings, specifications, and procurement requirements.
• Drive cost optimization, value engineering, and market benchmarking.
• Coordinate with Projects, Engineering, Planning, Finance, and Site teams.
• Ensure timely delivery, quality, statutory compliance, and documentation.
• Monitor procurement MIS, contracts, claims, and commercial risks.

Skills

Procurement Strategy

Vendor & Contract Management

Commercial Negotiation

Cost Optimization & Value Engineering

Leadership & Team Management

Analytical & Decision-Making

Communication & Stakeholder Management

Tools

ERP / Procurement Software

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement for multiple construction projects.
• Prepare procurement plans aligned with project schedules.
• Source materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Manage RFQs, tenders, techno-commercial evaluations, and negotiations.
• Finalize Purchase Orders (POs), Work Orders (WOs), and contracts.
• Handle vendor development, evaluation, and performance management.
• Review BOQs, drawings, specifications, and procurement requirements.
• Drive cost optimization, value engineering, and market benchmarking.
• Coordinate with Projects, Engineering, Planning, Finance, and Site teams.
• Ensure timely delivery, quality, statutory compliance, and documentation.
• Monitor procurement MIS, contracts, claims, and commercial risks.

Skills

• Procurement Strategy
• Vendor & Contract Management
• Commercial Negotiation
• Cost Optimization & Value Engineering
• Leadership & Team Management
• Analytical & Decision-Making Skills
• Communication & Stakeholder Management
• ERP / Procurement Software

Preferred candidate profile

Construction / EPC / Real Estate / Infrastructure