Sr. manager-PROCUREMENT
Larsen & Toubro View all jobs
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
- Develop and implement long-term procurement strategies aligned with construction project timelines and company financial goals.
- Manage high-value categories including civil materials (steel, cement, concrete), MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing), and heavy machinery.
- Lead the identification, qualification, and onboarding of reliable domestic and international suppliers.
- Financial & Risk Management
- Establish and monitor procurement budgets to prevent cost overruns across multiple job sites.
- Conduct rigorous risk assessments to mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities, such as material price volatility and geopolitical disruptions.
- Optimize cash flow by negotiating strategic payment terms and credit lines with vendors.
- Operational Excellence & Team Leadership
- Mentor and manage a team of procurement specialists and coordinators, fostering a culture of high performance and integrity.
- Drive digital transformation by implementing ERP/e-procurement tools (e.g., SAP Ariba, Oracle) to streamline workflows.
- Collaborate with Project Managers and Design teams to align material specifications with project schedules