Job Title: Senior Manager – Procurement (Segnol Data Center)
Experience : 10 -15 Years
Reporting To: Director – EPC
Location: Ahmedabad / Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Employment Type: Full-time
Position Overview / Role Objective
The Senior Manager – Procurement will lead the end-to-end procurement function for hyperscale, AI-ready data center projects, with a focus on strategic sourcing, techno-commercial excellence, and contract governance. This is a lead role acting as Procurement Head for a 50MW data center project.
The role is responsible for ensuring timely procurement of Long Lead Equipment (LLE), civil, structural, and MEP packages, aligned with project timelines, cost targets, and technical specifications. The position acts as a commercial custodian, bridging design intent, vendor capability, and contractual performance obligations.
The objective is to establish a robust procurement framework ensuring:
- Optimal capital deployment (Capex efficiency)
- Strong vendor performance accountability through SLA/KPI-linked contracts
- Lifecycle cost optimization of critical equipment
- Risk mitigation through commercial and contractual controls
This role plays a critical part in delivering cost-effective, high-performance, and reliable infrastructure aligned with project timelines and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities1. Procurement Strategy & Execution
- Lead end-to-end procurement for all project packages including:
- Long Lead Equipment (LLE): transformers, UPS, DG sets, chillers, GIS, cooling systems
- Civil, structural, and MEP trade packages
- Develop procurement models, packaging strategies, and sourcing plans to minimize risk and optimize cost
2. RFP & Tender Management
- End-to-end RFP management including:
- Tender document preparation aligned with design and project requirements
- Pre-bid meetings, clarifications, and bidder coordination
- Technical & commercial bid evaluation using structured matrices
3. Techno-Commercial & Vendor Management
- Collaborate with design, EPC, and cost consultants (Stage 2A / 2B readiness)
- Develop vendor evaluation frameworks including benchmarking and capability assessment
- Evaluate vendor compliance, pricing trends, and performance history
- Build structured techno-commercial evaluation systems for OEMs and contractors
4. Contract Management & Governance
- Develop GCC (General Conditions of Contract) and SCC (Special Conditions of Contract)
- Define SLA/KPI-based contracting frameworks with performance-linked outcomes
- Establish penalty frameworks for non-performance and GTP deviations
- Manage contractual risk allocation, claims, and dispute resolution
5. Negotiation & Commercial Management
- Lead commercial negotiations covering:
- Price optimization
- Delivery timelines
- Payment terms
- Risk allocation
- Manage change orders, variations, and commercial closeouts
- Ensure timely vendor payments and financial closure
6. LLE & Equipment Procurement
- Lead procurement of LLE CAPEX equipment with focus on:
- GTP (Guaranteed Technical Parameters) compliance
- Design intent alignment and redundancy requirements
- Manage FAT (Factory Acceptance Tests) and site load testing
- Enforce contractual remedies for GTP non-compliance
7. Lifecycle Cost & Financial Analysis
- Conduct Lifecycle Cost Analysis (LCCA), including:
- CAPEX vs OPEX trade-offs (breakeven analysis)
- Energy efficiency and operational cost impact
- MTBF / MTTR analysis
- Support ROI and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) decision-making
8. Vendor Ecosystem Development
- Develop vendor onboarding, prequalification, and rating systems
- Maintain vendor database and performance scorecards
- Build long-term strategic relationships with OEMs and contractors
9. Procurement Governance & Risk Management
- Monitor procurement budgets and cash flow alignment
- Coordinate logistics, customs, SEZ, and site readiness
- Manage supply chain risks including:
- Long lead times
- Vendor dependency
- Price volatility
- Ensure statutory, legal, and contractual compliance
Key Deliverables
- Procurement strategy, packaging plans, and sourcing roadmap
- RFPs, tender documents, evaluation reports, and recommendations
- Techno-commercial benchmarking and evaluation matrices
- GCC & SCC contracts with SLA/KPI frameworks
- LLE procurement with validated GTP compliance
- Cost savings and value engineering outcomes
- Lifecycle cost and ROI analysis reports
- Vendor database and performance scorecards
- Procurement MIS, budget tracking, and cash flow reports
- FAT / site validation documentation
- Change management and commercial closure reports
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 15 years of experience in procurement and contract management
- Strong experience in CAPEX and trade package procurement (15+ years mandatory)
- Proven experience in:
- Hyperscale data centers / industrial / large infrastructure projects
- High-value CAPEX and LLE procurement
- End-to-end procurement ownership roles
Core Expertise
- LLE CAPEX procurement and contract structuring
- GCC / SCC contract development with performance-linked clauses
- SLA/KPI-based vendor governance
- Lifecycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) and TCO modeling
- Techno-commercial evaluation and strategic sourcing
- Vendor negotiation and risk mitigation
Functional Knowledge
- Data center systems (Electrical, Mechanical, Cooling, ICT)
- Project lifecycle: Design → Procurement → Construction → Commissioning
- Commercial acumen, financial analysis, and contract law awareness
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical / Mechanical / Civil) – Mandatory
- MBA / PGDM in Supply Chain / Finance – Preferred
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Strong OEM and vendor network in infrastructure/data center ecosystem
- Proven track record of cost optimization and large-scale negotiations
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and commercial ownership mindset
Pay: ₹1,500,000.00 - ₹2,500,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
