Package Head-Civil (Data Center)

Lodha; Mumbai; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 12,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Lodha is seeking a Category Head Civil & Infrastructure Procurement to lead sourcing strategies, vendor development, and contract awards for Civil, Structural, Infrastructure, Site Development, and Data Center packages. You will drive procurement excellence, risk mitigation, and cross-functional alignment with Design, Engineering and Commercial teams.

With 20-25+ years of experience, you will build a high-performing procurement team, establish category roadmaps, oversee end-to-end tendering, and

Qualifications

• 20-25+ years of Procurement, Sourcing and Contracts Management experience.
• Strong Civil, Structural, Infrastructure, and Construction procurement background in Data Center, Real Estate, EPC, or mission-critical facilities.
• Experience managing high-value procurement packages and complex supplier ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category procurement strategies for Civil, Structural, Infrastructure, Site Development, Roads, Drainage, Utility Networks, Boundary Walls, and Data Center packages.
• Lead end-to-end tendering: vendor shortlisting, RFQ, pre-bid meetings, techno-commercial evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards.
• Drive supplier development, performance measurement, audits, and strategic partnerships.
• Ensure contract terms, milestones, LDs and risk controls align with project schedules and governance.
• Collaborate with Design, Engineering, Construction and Commercial teams for value engineering and cost optimization.
• Mentor and develop procurement professionals; build category expertise and best practices.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Vendor Management

Contract Negotiations

Team Leadership

Risk Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

B.E./B.Tech or Diploma in Civil Engineering

MBA / Construction Management / Supply Chain

Job description

Job Profile

In this role as Category Head Civil & Infrastructure Procurement, you will be responsible for driving sourcing strategies, procurement excellence, contract awards, vendor development, and team leadership for Civil, Structural, Infrastructure, and External Development packages across Data Center projects.

You will play a critical role in ensuring timely procurement, commercial optimization, supplier capability development, and risk mitigation while supporting project delivery schedules and business objectives.

The role reports to CPO

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing for Materials and Contracts

• Develop and implement category procurement strategies for Civil, Structural, Infrastructure, Site Development, Roads, Drainage, Utility Networks, Boundary Walls, and associated Data Center infrastructure packages.
• Establish a clear 23-year category sourcing roadmap aligned with business growth plans and project pipeline requirements.
• Identify and develop a robust vendor ecosystem capable of supporting large-scale and mission-critical Data Center projects.
• Drive standardization of contracts, commercial terms, technical specifications, and rate cards across projects.
• Analyze current and future spend patterns and develop sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Continuously monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, commodity movements, and emerging technologies.
• Ensure procurement strategies support Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) objectives while maintaining business continuity.
• Collaborate with Design, Engineering, Construction, and Commercial teams to identify value engineering and cost optimization opportunities during project planning and execution.

Contract Award

• Review tender documents, technical specifications, BOQs, and scope definitions in collaboration with Design and Project teams.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and alternative sourcing solutions without compromising quality and performance standards.
• Coordinate with Project Commercial Managers and stakeholders to finalize key contractual terms, project schedules, payment milestones, liquidated damages, warranties, and resource deployment requirements.
• Lead the end-to-end tendering process including vendor shortlisting, RFQ issuance, pre-bid meetings, techno-commercial evaluations, negotiations, and contract award recommendations.
• Ensure timely contract placement in line with project execution schedules and procurement governance requirements.
• Manage post-award coordination activities through contractor mobilization and handover to execution teams.
• Coordinate with suppliers and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of long-lead and imported materials where applicable.

Vendor Management and Development

• Develop and maintain a high-performing supplier and contractor base for Civil & Infrastructure categories.
• Optimize vendor capacity and resource allocation across multiple Data Center projects.
• Establish vendor performance measurement systems covering quality, safety, delivery, commercial compliance, and project execution effectiveness.
• Conduct periodic vendor performance reviews and supplier audits.
• Drive supplier development initiatives to improve productivity, innovation, sustainability, and project delivery capabilities.
• Benchmark supplier performance and identify opportunities to create additional value through strategic partnerships and collaborative procurement models.
• Ensure supplier compliance with organizational standards, safety requirements, contractual obligations, and statutory regulations.

Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop procurement professionals within the category team.
• Build category expertise and establish best-in-class procurement practices across projects.
• Create clear succession plans and capability development programs for team members.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Support knowledge sharing and cross-functional learning initiatives within the Procurement organization.

Experience

• 20-25+ years of Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, and Contracts Management experience.
• Strong experience in Civil, Structural, Infrastructure, and Construction procurement within Real Estate, Data Center, Industrial, Infrastructure, EPC, or Mission-Critical Facility projects.
• Proven track record of managing high-value procurement packages and complex supplier ecosystems.
• Experience in Data Center projects will be highly preferred.

Educational Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech Or Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Procurement, or MBA will be an added advantage.