Plant Head Full Time

Job/ Role Title: Deputy Head – Central Procurement Cell

Function: Group Executive Office

Location: Thane, Mumbai

Department: Central Procurement Cell

Report to : Head-Central Procurement Cell

Job Purpose

• Deputy Head procurement will support the Group Central Procurement Head in developing and executing procurement strategies that align with the Group‘s objectives.
• This role will be responsible for assisting in the oversight of procurement processes, ensuring compliance with quality standards, promoting cost-effectiveness and integrating digital technologies into procurement.
• S/he will collaborate with various stakeholders to optimize procurement activities and manage risk & will also be responsible for implementing the central procurement strategy for common bulk commodities such as cement, steel, cables, utilities etc. for all group companies of Welspun World.

No. of subordinates (direct, indirect) 4 direct reports (Category Lead)

Other ( Geography , funds etc.) India-HO

Principal Accountabilities:

• Ensure implementation of the central procurement plan for common bulk commodities such as cement, steel, cables, utilities, Air, Water etc.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and actively negotiate for best rates and terms for contracting.
• Regular analysis of spends to drive economies of scale across businesses for bulk commodities.
• Harmonise product codes across businesses for bulk commodities.
• Work closely on the group‘s digital transformation roadmap for the Procurement function.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, governance standards, defined SLAs and the RACI matrix in the procurement process.
• Support the Central Economic Cell in identifying market trends and other factors that could impact procurement, and help devise risk mitigation strategies.

Internal Interactions

Interaction with ———————-Purpose of interaction

Head-Central Procurement Cell Strategy and execution of bulk procurement strategies and

rate negotiations, supplier relations etc.

Business CEOs, Project Managers—–Co-planning demand estimate of common bulk commodities

and guiding budget allocation, challenges around cash flows

that could impact vendor payments

Central Economic Cell——————Incorporating insights around macroeconomic trends that

could impact bulk procurement strategies in demand

planning

Head Digitalization ———————Drive integration of AI and emerging tech for improving

procurement processes such as AI driven demand planning

External Interactions

Interaction with ————————–Nature of interaction

Suppliers———————————Vendor onboarding, adherence to quality standards, Rate

negotiations, credit and payment terms

Educational qualifications & Skills ( Threshold educational background required to execute the role )

1) B.E. (Mechanical Engineering) / Equipment Installation + SCM preferred

2) CSCP/ CPSM certifications are preferred

3) Expertise in large-scale project procurement and contract management

4) Deep understanding of bulk commodity sourcing (cement, steel, etc.)

5) First Principal Costing

6) Thumble Guidline for various category item

7) Input for cost in commodity or equipment to business for bidding

8) Standardization on contract T & C

Relevant experience (Type/Nature and years of relevant experience required to execute the role)

• 18+ years in Project Engineering, Project Management with Procurement (preferably in infrastructure, EPC, or large-scale industrial projects)
• Procure to Pay function (strategic sourcing, RFP execution, negotiations, contracting etc.) for bulk commodities such as cement, steel, cables, utilities etc.

Behavioral Competencies

Cross-functional collaboration, tactical problem solving, resource management, effective communication and stakeholder management