Procurement Lead

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A Snapshot of Your Day (Project Procurement Manager - Greenfield) As the Project Procurement Manager - Greenfield, you will play a pivotal role in establishing and scaling procurement operations for Siemens Energy's new transformer manufacturing facility. You will be responsible for leading all procurement activities related to capital investments, construction projects, supplier development, and site readiness while ensuring alignment with project timelines, quality standards, and budget expectations. In this role, you will work closely with Project Management, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Quality, and EHS teams to support the successful execution of the Greenfield transformer project. You will lead strategic sourcing initiatives, develop a robust local supply base, negotiate commercial agreements, manage supplier performance, and implement procurement processes and governance frameworks required for a world-class manufacturing facility. We are looking for an experienced procurement professional with strong expertise in project and capital procurement, supplier management, and industrial manufacturing environments who can thrive in a fast-paced, project-driven setting and contribute to the successful launch of a new manufacturing site. How You'll Make an Impact • Lead procurement activities supporting the Greenfield transformer manufacturing project, ensuring timely sourcing and delivery of equipment, materials, services, and infrastructure requirements. • Develop and establish a robust local and regional supplier network by identifying, qualifying, onboarding, and managing suppliers to support facility construction and production ramp-up. • Drive sourcing and procurement of capital equipment, construction services, utilities, and facility-related requirements through competitive bidding, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract award recommendations. • Partner with Project Controls and Finance teams to ensure procurement activities remain aligned with approved budgets, capital expenditure plans, and project milestones. • Negotiate and manage commercial contracts, service agreements, statements of work, and change orders while collaborating with Legal and key stakeholders to protect business interests. • Establish supplier performance management frameworks, including quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness KPIs, to ensure reliable and sustainable supply chain performance. • Act as the procurement lead across cross-functional project teams, collaborating with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, IT, and EHS functions to support project execution objectives. • Develop strategic sourcing plans and leverage global and regional procurement strategies, corporate agreements, and total cost of ownership assessments to optimize procurement outcomes. • Implement and standardize procurement processes, systems, and governance structures while ensuring data accuracy and compliance within ERP and eProcurement platforms. • Ensure adherence to procurement policies, compliance requirements, delegated authority guidelines, competitive bidding standards, and audit expectations. • Drive cost optimization initiatives, proactively identify supply chain risks, and implement mitigation plans to support uninterrupted project execution and business continuity. • Support long-term operational readiness by establishing scalable procurement frameworks that enable manufacturing growth and future expansion plans. What You Bring • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. • 10-12 years of progressive experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Project Procurement, or Project Management roles within the electrical equipment manufacturing industry. • Proven experience supporting Greenfield projects, new manufacturing facility setups, major plant expansions, or large-scale industrial infrastructure projects. • Strong expertise in procurement of capital equipment, construction-related spend, facility services, utilities, and indirect procurement categories. • Extensive exposure to electrical commodities and equipment, preferably within the Power Transformer, Transmission, or Energy sector. • Strong understanding of supplier qualification processes, supplier development programs, quality management systems, and supply risk assessment methodologies. • Demonstrated success in negotiating complex commercial agreements and managing supplier relationships within a project-based manufacturing environment. • Strong knowledge of construction and project procurement methodologies, including contractor management, subcontracting models, and common contract structures such as lump-sum, unit-rate, and time & material agreements. • Proficiency with ERP and procurement platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or similar supply chain management systems. • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities with a strong focus on cost optimization and operational efficiency. • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple functions and organizational levels. • Proven ability to lead procurement initiatives in a fast-paced, dynamic, project-driven environment while maintaining focus on business objectives and deadlines. • Willingness to travel as required to support supplier development, project execution, and site activities. Reporting Line: Project Director Work Location: Kalwa, India (initially), with planned transition to Ujjain as the manufacturing facility ramps up. Siemens Energy India Limited (SEIL) Siemens Energy India Limited (SEIL) has been a strategic partner in India for more than 100 years and is focused on being the most-valued energy technology company. Our large footprint spread across the entire region (India, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives) with state-of-the-art facilities and customer installations positively impacts the lives of hundreds of millions of people, helping countries navigate their energy transition and achieve their net zero targets. SEIL is a pure-play energy technology company, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products, solutions, and services designed to support our customers throughout their energy transition journey. Our portfolio includes low-to-zero emissions power generation, power transmission and storage, industrial decarbonization solutions, and digital technologies that support a sustainable energy future. More information: www.siemens-energy-india.com Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by #TeamPurpleIndia. Siemens Energy celebrates character regardless of ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences. All employees are automatically covered under Medical Insurance. Company-paid family floater cover extends to the employee, spouse, and up to two dependent children aged 25 years or below. 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