Lead-Services
Larsen & Toubro
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Vadodara, Gujarat
Contract type: Full time

Job Description: Category Lead – Services (EPC – Gas to Power Projects)
Position Title: Category Lead – Services
Location: Oman (Project Site/HO)
Reports To: Section Head(Services) – Supply Chain Management
Project: EPC – Gas to Power
Role Overview
The Section Head – Services will lead the services procurement function for EPC projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective sourcing of construction, commissioning, and support services. The role demands strategic oversight, team leadership, and strong vendor management, with a focus on leveraging international sourcing, particularly from China.
Key Responsibilities
Position Title: Category Lead – Services
Location: Oman (Project Site/HO)
Reports To: Section Head(Services) – Supply Chain Management
Project: EPC – Gas to Power
Role Overview
The Section Head – Services will lead the services procurement function for EPC projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective sourcing of construction, commissioning, and support services. The role demands strategic oversight, team leadership, and strong vendor management, with a focus on leveraging international sourcing, particularly from China.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the services procurement team, including Category Leads and Buyers.
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies for key service categories: construction, logistics, manpower, commissioning, and technical services.
- Drive China sourcing initiatives for construction-related services and materials to optimize cost and delivery.
- Ensure alignment of procurement activities with project schedules, budgets, and technical requirements.
- Oversee contract negotiations, finalization, and administration for high-value service contracts.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with global and regional service providers.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, local regulations, and HSE standards.
- Monitor supplier performance and resolve escalated issues to ensure service quality and continuity.
- Provide regular reporting and insights to senior management on procurement performance and risks.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
- 15-20 years of experience in services procurement, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within EPC or Oil & Gas/Power projects
- Proven experience in international sourcing, especially from China
- Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and procurement analytics tools
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