Purchase Head

WTE Infra Projects Pvt. Ltd.; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

WTE Infra Projects Pvt. Ltd. in India seeks an experienced Purchase Head / Senior Head Purchase to lead the procurement function for EPC projects and manufacturing operations.

The candidate should have 15–25 years of experience and a background in EPC, engineering, manufacturing, and water/wastewater treatment sectors. The role will oversee end-to-end procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor development, and cost optimization, ensuring timely material availability and alignment with project

Qualifications

• 15–25 years of experience in procurement.
• Experience in EPC, Engineering & Manufacturing, water/wastewater sectors.
• Leading end-to-end procurement and supply chain.
• Strong negotiation and supplier development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end Purchase & Procurement for EPC projects.
• Develop and implement strategic procurement plans.
• Handle procurement of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, piping, etc.
• Lead supplier identification, vendor development and evaluation.
• Establish network of OEMs, manufacturers, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Manage RFQ, quotation analysis, techno-commercial evaluation, and PO placement.
• Negotiate terms to optimize cost, quality, delivery and payment.
• Drive cost reduction, value engineering, and alternate sourcing.
• Ensure on-time procurement aligned with project schedules.
• Monitor supplier performance and quality issues.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Projects, Planning, Production, Quality, Stores, Finance, Commercial.
• Maintain procurement KPIs and MIS, budgets and cost analyses.
• Lead procurement team and ensure policy compliance.
• Support annual procurement planning and budgeting.
• Document and control purchase orders and contracts.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Vendor management

Cost optimization

RFQ negotiation

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Purchase Head / Senior Head Purchase with 15–25 years of experience in procurement, preferably from the EPC, Engineering & Manufacturing, and Water & Wastewater Treatment industry.

The candidate will be responsible for leading the complete procurement function, developing strategic sourcing plans, managing key vendors, driving cost optimization, and ensuring timely availability of materials and equipment in line with project and manufacturing requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end Purchase & Procurement function for EPC projects and manufacturing operations.
• Develop and implement strategic procurement plans aligned with project schedules, production requirements and business objectives.
• Handle procurement of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, piping, structural, civil and process equipment/materials.
• Lead strategic sourcing, supplier identification, vendor development and vendor evaluation.
• Identify, develop and maintain a strong network of OEMs, manufacturers, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Manage the complete procurement cycle including RFQ, quotation analysis, techno-commercial evaluation, negotiation, vendor finalization, PO placement and follow-up.
• Lead high-value commercial negotiations and achieve optimum cost, quality, delivery and payment terms.
• Drive cost reduction, value engineering, alternate sourcing and procurement optimization initiatives.
• Ensure timely procurement of critical materials and equipment in accordance with project and production schedules.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery commitments, quality issues and commercial compliance.
• Develop alternate vendors and sourcing strategies to minimize supply-chain risks.
• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Projects, Planning, Production, Quality, Stores, Finance and Commercial teams.
• Review project BOQs, technical specifications, drawings and material requirements to ensure appropriate procurement.
• Resolve critical procurement issues related to price, delivery, quality, specifications and vendor performance.
• Establish and monitor procurement KPIs including cost savings, delivery performance, vendor performance and procurement cycle time.
• Prepare and review procurement MIS, budget reports, cost analysis and management reports.
• Establish strong procurement processes, systems, controls and approval mechanisms.
• Lead, mentor and develop the Purchase/Procurement team.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, commercial procedures and applicable statutory requirements.
• Support management in annual procurement planning, budgeting and strategic sourcing decisions.
• Participate in vendor negotiations, audits, vendor development meetings and supplier performance reviews.
• Ensure proper documentation and control of purchase orders, comparative statements, approvals, contracts and commercial records.