Section Head

Job Title: Lead Buyer / Senior Buyer – Rotary Equipment (Gas to Power Projects)

Project: Gas to Power (GTP) – Clean Energy Division

Department: Supply Chain Management

Location: Vadodara / KSA

Reports To: Procurement Manager / Category lead- Rotary

Role Purpose

To manage end-to-end procurement of critical rotary equipment packages for the Gas to Power (GTP) EPC project, ensuring alignment with project schedules, technical requirements, and commercial objectives. This role is pivotal in driving vendor performance, cost optimization, and timely delivery of high-value rotating machinery critical to project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for rotating equipment such as pumps, compressors, turbines, blowers, and gearboxes across the GTP project.
• Develop and execute project-specific sourcing strategies to meet technical specifications and aggressive timelines.
• Evaluate and drive Best Cost Country Sourcing (BCCS) strategies, identifying competitive global suppliers in regions like China, India, Southeast Asia, and Eastern Europe.
• Coordinate with engineering, QA/QC, planning, and project teams to ensure technical accuracy and early vendor engagement.
• Float RFQs, lead technical-commercial bid evaluations (TBE/CBE), conduct cost benchmarking, and drive commercial negotiations to closure.
• Perform vendor due diligence, assess risks, and support onboarding of new suppliers as needed.
• Track order progress from PO release through inspection, expediting, and final delivery, ensuring compliance to quality and schedule.
• Monitor and improve supplier performance metrics:
• OTD (On-Time Delivery)
• NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports)
• Resolution of claims, delays, and scope changes
• Drive supplier development, localization initiatives, and support value engineering efforts.
• Collaborate with finance and project control teams to ensure smooth execution of the P2P (Procure-to-Pay) cycle including timely supplier payments.
• Maintain accurate documentation in ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and digital tools (ARIBA) to ensure traceability and audit readiness.
• Ensure compliance with corporate procurement policies, ethics, and governance protocols.
  
  

Responsibilities are not limited to the above and may evolve based on project dynamics or directives from the management.

Qualifications

• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (preferred).
• 15 - 25 years of relevant experience in procurement of rotary equipment in EPC, oil & gas, power, or industrial process projects.
• Prior exposure to GCC-based projects or international sourcing is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of relevant codes and standards (ASME, API, ISO), EPC contract structures, INCO terms, taxation.
• Proven track record in handling international vendors and high value engineered equipment.
• Proven track record in negotiation, cost optimization, and supplier management.
• Proficiency in ERP platforms (SAP), ARIBA, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Knowledge of digital procurement tools, supplier dashboards, and data analytics will be an advantage.
  
  

Competencies

• Strategic thinking with execution focus
• Cross-functional coordination and stakeholder alignment
• Risk management and cost optimization
• Vendor development and relationship management
• Proactive, ownership-driven work approach
• Willingness to travel or relocate based on project requirements.