Procurement Specialist-C5-Procurement-PMO

TATA Consulting Engineers Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consulting Engineers Limited is seeking a seasoned Procurement Specialist to drive sourcing, contracting, and governance for large-scale engineering projects. You will coordinate service contracts, lead supplier evaluations, and ensure compliant processes across the project lifecycle, collaborating with engineering and construction teams.

The role requires at least 9 years in procurement within EPCM contexts, engineering background, and contracts training.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably in EPCM.
• Related training in contracts/legal and project management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate issuance of service contracts at BU level and assist in supplier evaluation criteria.
• Lead or participate in supplier negotiations and contract awards.
• Ensure procurement processes and templates are used on the project.
• Maintain procurement filing system (electronic).
• Deploy procurement strategies to optimize scope, cost, and time.
• Foresee and mitigate procurement delays and issues.
• Plan, control, and monitor procurement activities per the project schedule.
• Ensure correct use of procurement and document management systems.
• Maintain accurate procurement records (contracts, PO, supplier data).
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and project teams to define needs.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier negotiations

Contract management

Education

Engineering degree

Contracts/Legal training

Tools

Procurement software

Document management systems

Job description

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. 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. Join us and become part of a global company that values your potential and supports your career development.

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