Procurement Specialist-C2-Procurement-PMO

Tata Consulting Engineers; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consulting Engineers Limited (TCE) seeks an experienced Procurement Specialist to collate procurement progress, provide updates to the procurement and project management teams, and manage complex supplier contracts for large-scale engineering and construction projects.

The role requires strong experience in EPCM procurement, vendor management, and negotiations, with a focus on ensuring cost efficiency, schedule alignment, and compliant processes across projects worldwide.

Qualifications

• At least 9 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably in the EPCM industry.
• Proven experience in managing complex procurement activities for large-scale engineering and construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate issuance of Service contracts at BU level and assist in supplier/proposal evaluation criteria.
• Lead or participate in negotiations with suppliers and support contract awards.
• Assist in management of new supplier transitions and provide procurement guidance.
• Plan and execute new business price proposals, cost narratives and pricing strategies.
• Implement procurement processes and templates for the project.
• Maintain procurement filing systems and monitor supplier performance data.

Skills

Procurement

Supply chain management

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Project procurement

Bidding processes

Education

Postgraduate or graduate in engineering

Job description

About Us

Tata Consulting Engineers Limited (TCE) is the largest Indian private sector engineering and project consultancy and an emerging global leader in integrated engineering solutions. With more than 60 years of engineering excellence, TCE has a presence in over 64 countries and over 12000 completed projects, the company operates in 3 core Industry segments -Infrastructure (Water, Environment, Urban Development, Buildings, Manufacturing Facilities, Ports and Harbours, Transportation), Power (Thermal, Hydro, Nuclear, Renewable, Transmission and Distribution) and Resources - Hydrocarbons and Chemicals (Oil, Gas and Refineries, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Fertilizers, Speciality Chemicals, Pulp and Paper, Cement, Food, Pharmaceuticals and Beverages, Tyre, Glass) as well as Mining and Metallurgy (Mining, Geology, Beneficiation, Steel, Non-ferrous). TCE serves domestic as well as international markets and is known for several first-of-its-kind projects offering Engineering Studies, Design Engineering Services, Project Management Consultancy Services, OPEX and IIOT across all three verticals. A part of Tata Group - India’s most respected group, TCE is a 100 percent subsidiary of Tata Sons Limited Design your Future with us At TCE, you will experience a supportive environment that empowers you to excel, whether you are based in our offices or at a client site.

Purpose & Scope of Position

The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for collating procurement progress in the form of trackers and reports. She/He is responsible to provide updates to the Procurement Management/Project Management team as required on activities undertaken as well as future workload.

Experience

• At least 9 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably in the EPCM industry.
• Proven experience in managing complex procurement activities for large-scale engineering and construction projects.

Qualification

• Postgraduate or graduate in an engineering discipline
• Related training in Contracts/Legal as well as general project and management related training

Key Responsibilities

1. Coordination of all activities related to the issuance of Service contracts at BU level, assisting in establishing supplier/ proposal evaluation criteria, providing direction or aiding in the management of competitive bidding process, leading or participating in negotiations with suppliers, recommending contract awards, and providing guidance pertaining to the management of new supplier transitions.
2. Works with proposal teams in the planning and execution of new business price proposals, cost narratives, and pricing strategies.
3. Implements all procurement processes and procedures including forms and templates to be used on the project.
4. Ensures compliance to and maintenance of the procurement filing system (electronic).
5. Manages deployment of procurement strategies in order to provide the best outcomes in terms of scope, cost and time.
6. Foresees potential problems, slippage or delays and pro-actively implements corrective measures to resolve the issues or mitigates the impact thereof.
7. Plans, controls and monitors procurement activities in accordance with the approved project schedule.
8. Ensures efficient and correct usage of Procurement Management Systems and Document Management Systems.
9. Maintains accurate procurement records, including contracts, purchase orders, and supplier performance data.
10. Collaborates with engineering, construction, and project management teams to define procurement needs and priorities.
11. Performs site visits to oversee the procurement/commercial activities or resolve issues arising on the project, where required.
12. Monitors procurement expenditures and identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.

Competencies

• Ability to Learn
• Accountability
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a workplace where every individual can thrive by contributing their unique skills and perspectives to deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Our comprehensive compensation and benefits packages are designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families, complemented by a robust global well-being program. As a leading global infrastructure firm, we are committed to your growth and success, offering access to cutting-edge technology and impactful projects that offer flexibility and significant professional opportunities.