Procurement Manager

HCL Technologies Limited; Dadri; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,400,000; Full time

Job summary

HCL Technologies Limited is seeking an AGM/Group Manager for Data Center Procurement. You will lead strategic sourcing, run bidding events, and guide project teams to meet delivery timelines while optimizing cost and quality.

You will negotiate pricing, SLAs, and change orders with vendors, manage budgets, and ensure compliance across ERP platforms like SAP and ARIBA. A civil/electrical/mechanical engineering background with 15+ years in DC procurement is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree of Engineering in CIVIL/Electrical/Mechanical or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Run competitive bidding events, build RFPs, and evaluate general contractors or equipment vendors.
• Negotiate pricing, change orders, SLAs.

Skills

Procurement management

RFPs & bidding

Negotiation

Budget control

Market analysis

Vendor management

Stakeholder collaboration

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical

Tools

SAP

ARIBA

Job description

Job Description – AGM/ Group Manager -Data Center Procurement

• Run competitive bidding events, build request-for-proposals (RFPs), and evaluate general contractors or equipment vendors.

• Negotiate pricing, change orders, service level agreements (SLAs).

• Collaboration with internal team exp-design, construction, Consultant, User, legal, and finance teams to meet tight project delivery timelines.

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals and ensure cost-effectiveness, quality, and timely delivery.

• Monitor procurement budgets and ensure adherence to financial guidelines.

• Analyze market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate risks.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards in all procurement activities.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where ambiguity exists and continuous innovation is desired

• Committed to learning and expanding professional and technical knowledge

• Demonstrated analytical, financial, and quantitative skills and ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions and develop business cases

• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary; general manager / owner mentality

• Demonstrated ability to dive deep in understanding the product, our business, and the competitive landscape

• Ability to see ahead comprehensively and devise a strong plan of action, and ensure execution happens on time, every time

• Ability to get things done and produce conclusive, measurable results within time commitments.

Hands on Procurement exposure in PMO Consultant, PMC Consultant, Design Consultant, General Contractor, MEP, UPS, PAC, HVAC, Diesel Generator, Cooling Tower, Chiller, AMC, Lesioning Consultant, ACS & CCTV, Fire system, Fiber. Structured Cabling, TVRA,

AGM/ Group Manager -Data Center Procurement should have:

• Bachelor's degree of Engineering in CIVIL/Electrical/Mechanical or equivalent.

• Minimum 15 years' experience in procurement, with Data Center industry procurement experience is must.

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret market data effectively.

• Experience in ERP systems and procurement software tools (e.g., SAP, ARIBA etc).

• Exceptional negotiation and interpersonal skills.

• Experience in managing budgets and cost control measures.