Senior Associate - Procurement

Date: 28 Sep 2024

Location: Mumbai, MH, IN, 400 030

Company: RPG Group

About RPG Enterprises: 

Mumbai head-quartered RPG Enterprises is one of India's largest industrial conglomerates. With over 15 companies in its fold, the group has a strong presence across core business sectors such as Infrastructure, Tyres, IT, Healthcare, Energy and Plantation to name a few. Established in 1979, RPG Enterprises is one of India’s fastest growing business groups with a turnover of $4 billion. 

 

About KEC International: 

KEC International Limited, headquartered in Mumbai, India, is the flagship company of the RPG Group. A USD 2.1 billion Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) major, we deliver projects in key infrastructure sectors such as Power Transmission & Distribution, Railways, Civil, Urban Infrastructure, Solar, Smart Infrastructure, Oil & Gas Pipelines, and Cables. 

Our robust and integrated capabilities span the entire EPC value chain from ‘concept to commissioning’. We have successfully executed complex projects across some of the world’s most difficult terrains and conditions, aided by robust engineering, procurement, execution and project management capabilities. We have vast manufacturing footprint extending across India, Dubai, Brazil and Mexico. Our global presence has enabled a robust and agile supply chain that extends across six continents in over 105 countries. 

For over 75 years, we have prided ourselves for our unmatched expertise in EPC, backed by a strong customer-centric approach, quest for world-class quality, and ‘safety-first’ attitude. Integrity in our actions and respect for people, environment and our stakeholders are the cornerstones of our corporate responsibility. Empowered by a mindset driven to outperform and excel, we build infrastructure for the world of tomorrow. 

About Civil & Urban Infrastructure Business: 

KEC’s Civil business focuses on the construction of factories, warehouses, residential buildings, railway stations, metros, and sewage & water treatment plants, and comprises of four verticals –  

A. Infrastructure & Heavy Civil (Metro & Water Projects),  
B. Industrial & Hydrocarbon (Factories) ,  
C. Residential & Public Spaces (Buildings, Commercial Spaces),  
D. Defence (Civil projects in Defence sector).  

We provide professional EPC services in an area dominated either by small unorganized players or by very few large companies. With extensive Civil expertise and capabilities built over the years across all our businesses, we are setting benchmarks in speed, quality and safety by bringing in leading technologies, professional project management expertise and intense focus on safety & quality, enabling us to deliver excellence to our clients. The business has established itself as a premier contractor in the industrial segment, especially cement and auto sector. 

Currently, we are executing around 20 turnkey EPC projects comprising metros, factories, data centre, townships and residential buildings for a repertoire of clients in sectors such as Metro Rail, Cement, Auto & Auto ancillaries, Metals & Mining, FMCG, Real Estate and Defence, among others. 

POSITION DETAILS:  Senior Associate - Procurement 

Job Title : 

Senior Associate - Procurement 

Grade: 

A3 

SBU: 

KEC-Civil 

Business: 

Civil 

Location: 

Mumbai HO 

Date: 

 

Reporting to:  

People Management (Yes/ No): Yes 

Number of Reportees:                                                                                     

 

JOB DUTIES 

Job Summary:  

Senior Associate - Procurement 

Key Accountabilities 

Duty Statements 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Procurement Process : Responsible for P2P Cycle of Procurement including Mechanical & Electrical Packages, from issuing RFQs / RFPs, Technical Evaluations of offers, Collaboration with all External & Internal stake holders, Techno-Commercial Comparisons, Finalizations & issuing LOI/PO to Payment. 

Contract Management: Draft, review, and execute contracts with vendors. Ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions in line with Tender & project requirement. 

Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks related to procurement, such as supply chain disruptions, quality issues, market volatility & price  

Collaboration: Coordinate with internal stakeholders, such as project managers and department heads, to understand their procurement needs and priorities 

Tendering Process : Manage the entire tendering process for Mechanical & Electrical Packages, from issuing RFQs (Request for Quotation) or RFPs (Request for Proposal) to evaluating responses and preparing comparison. 

Vendor Management: Identify, evaluate, and select vendors based on factors such as price, quality, and delivery speed. Ensure vendor selection based on categorical expertise in respective segment. 

Market Research: Stay informed about market trends, pricing, and industry developments to make informed tender support & purchasing decisions. 

 

Qualifications and Skills : 

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering – Mechanical or Diploma Mechanical Engineering with 6-7 Years experience 

  • Proven experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management. 

  • Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build rapport with vendors. 

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

  • Knowledge of SAP-MM Module & Microsoft Office (Excel & Power Point)  

  • Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate bids and make data-driven decisions. 

  • Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

Certification in procurement (e.g., CSCP, CPIM) is a plus. 

 

Products & Projects  Exposure : Commercial Complex, Public Spaces, Air Ports, Hospitals, Metro Depot Stations, Industrial Projects etc 

  • Mechanical Capex & Opex Equipments –  

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  • HVAC Products includes Chillers, VRV/VRF, AHU, Pipes, Pumps, Valves, Ducts, insulations etc 

  • Electrical Capex – Transformers, DG Sets, Cables, Cable Trays, HV / LV Panels, Bus Duct, VCB, RMU etc 

  • Fire Fighting Products & Contracts 

  • ELV – Low Voltage System include PA System, CCTV, BMS, Access Control, Networking etc 

  • Plumbing Material – PVC Pipes, Valves, pumps, CP & Sanitaryware fittings 

  • Equipment – EOT Cranes, Compressors & Piping, Machineries etc 

 

 

 

 

Skill/ Competencies 

 

 

 

Technical: Planning Skill, Strategic planning and decision makingam Management 

Functional:  PM Software savvy 

Behavioural: Project Planning and Execution, Site Coordination, Supervision and planning 

 

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: 

Years of Experience:  8 To 10 Years 

 

Qualification: Graduation  

 

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