Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or Engineering, with proven experience in procurement leadership roles within infrastructure, construction, industrial, or mega project environments. Mandatory hands-on experience in procuring heavy equipment, machinery, spare parts, and logistics services is required, along with extensive experience managing large procurement packages in fast-paced, complex project settings. Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, vendor management, and contract administration capabilities are essential, as are excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and strategic planning skills.
Description
We are currently seeking an accomplished Procurement Manager to lead and oversee strategic procurement operations across major infrastructure and mega-scale projects. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in procurement management within large construction, infrastructure, industrial, or EPC environments, with strong expertise in equipment, spare parts, and logistics procurement.This role requires a commercially driven professional capable of managing high-value procurement packages, supplier networks, and logistics operations while ensuring alignment with project schedules, operational demands, and organizational objectives.Key Responsibilities:• Lead the full procurement cycle for heavy equipment, machinery, spare parts, construction materials, and logistics services across multiple large-scale projects.• Develop and execute procurement strategies that support operational efficiency, project delivery timelines, and cost optimization objectives.• Manage sourcing activities, supplier prequalification, commercial evaluations, contract negotiations, and vendor performance management.• Coordinate procurement activities with engineering, operations, commercial, and project teams to ensure timely material and equipment availability.• Oversee logistics operations including transportation planning, freight coordination, customs clearance, and supply chain activities.• Evaluate and mitigate procurement risks related to pricing, delivery schedules, material availability, and supplier performance.• Ensure procurement compliance with company procedures, contractual obligations, technical specifications, and project quality standards.• Monitor procurement budgets, cost-saving initiatives, procurement KPIs, and reporting requirements for senior management.• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers locally and internationally.• Lead procurement teams and support organizational growth through effective planning, performance management, and process improvement initiatives.Candidate Requirements:• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline.• Proven experience in procurement leadership roles within infrastructure, construction, industrial, or mega project environments.• Strong hands-on experience in procurement of heavy equipment, machinery, spare parts, and logistics services is mandatory.• Extensive experience handling large procurement packages under fast-paced and complex project environments.• Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation, vendor management, and contract administration capabilities.• Experience working with EPC contractors, infrastructure developers, or major contracting organizations is highly preferred.• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, critical procurement schedules, and high-volume operational requirements.• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and strategic planning skills.• Candidates currently operating at Procurement Manager level or above will be highly preferred.Preferred Background:• Mega infrastructure projects• Heavy construction and industrial operations• Equipment and plant machinery procurement• Logistics and supply chain management• Multi-project procurement operations• EPC and large contracting environments