Senior Manager – Purchase & Procurement (Gas-Based Power Sector)

• *Key Responsibilities**

• *A. Strategic Procurement \& Sourcing**

· **Specialized Equipment Sourcing:** Lead end\-to\-end procurement for Gas Turbines (GT), Steam Turbines (ST), Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG), gas compressors, control systems (DCS/PLC), and balance of plant (BOP) equipment.

· **Vendor Ecosystem \& OEM Management:** Build and maintain strategic relationships with major global and domestic OEMs (e.g., GE, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Ansaldo, etc.) for original parts and specialized engineering services.

· **Cost Optimization:** Formulate procurement strategies to optimize total cost of ownership (TCO), negotiate favorable commercial terms, payment milestones, warranties, and performance guarantees.

• *B. Long\-Term Contracts \& Maintenance Agreements**

· **LTSA / O\&M Contracts:** Negotiate, execute, and manage complex Long\-Term Service Agreements (LTSAs), major overhaul contracts, and scheduled maintenance service packages for high\-value gas turbine assets.

· **Consumables \& Emergency Spares:** Implement inventory models (e.g., VMI, Min\-Max) for critical spares, capital spares, high\-temperature hot\-gas path components, and emergency break\-down parts to minimize forced outages.

• *C. Gas Fuel Supply \& Logistics (Domain Specific)**

· **Gas Infrastructure Procurement:** Coordinate logistics and commercial aspects for natural gas (RLNG / domestic gas) supply pipelines, metering stations (RMS), and gas conditioning systems.

· **Logistics \& Customs:** Oversee international freight, customs clearance, transit insurance, and heavy haulage logistics for imported critical power plant components.

• *D. Team Leadership, Governance \& Compliance**

· **Contract Management:** Draft and review robust purchase contracts, legal indemnities, liquidated damages (LD) clauses, bank guarantees (BG), and dispute resolution mechanisms.

· **Cross\-Functional Collaboration:** Partner closely with O\&M, Plant Engineering, Finance, and Safety (EHS) teams to align procurement schedules with plant shutdown and overhaul timelines.

· **Statutory Compliance:** Ensure strict adherence to import\-export regulations, taxation (GST/Customs), environmental safety norms, and internal governance audits.

• *Candidate Qualifications \& Requirements**

• *Educational Background**

B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering. Post\-graduation in Supply Chain Management (MBA/PGDM) is highly desirable.

• *Work Experience**

10\+ years of dedicated purchase and procurement experience, with a substantial portion spent within Gas\-Based Power Generation Plants (CCGT / Cogen).

• *Domain Expertise**

Deep knowledge of Gas Turbine technologies, hot\-gas\-path components, HRSGs, natural gas supply chain, and LTSA contract structures.

• *Commercial Acumen**

Mastery in legal/commercial terms (INCOTERMS, LC, Bank Guarantees, LDs), cost modeling, contract law, and OEM negotiation strategies.

• *Software \& Tools**

Hands\-on expertise in ERP platforms (SAP MM / Oracle SCM) and e\-procurement / e\-tendering portals.

• *Soft Skills**

Strategic negotiation, team management, risk mitigation, vendor relationship management, and executive communication skills.

Pay: ₹1,800,000\.00 \- ₹2,400,000\.00 per year

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person