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Job Title: Associate Director – Procurement (Civil & Operations) Department: Supply Chain Management Location: Navi Mumbai Reports To: Vice President – SCM Budget: 50 LPA+ 15% Role Overview: We are looking for a seasoned procurement leader with deep domain experience in the data center industry to lead strategic sourcing for civil infrastructure and critical operations . This role is instrumental in enabling scalable, resilient, and cost-efficient procurement across large-scale data center construction and 24x7 mission-critical operations . Must-Have Domain Experience: 7–10 years of core procurement experience in the data center industry or similarly capital-intensive sectors like hyperscale infrastructure, telecom, or industrial manufacturing . Proven track record in sourcing civil, structural, and MEP packages for greenfield/brownfield DC builds. Hands-on experience in procuring O&M services , AMC contracts , critical spares , and vendor management for live DC operations. Deep understanding of long-lead items , specialized DC vendors , and navigating supply chain risks in this sector. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Sourcing & Execution Design and execute category strategies for Civil Works, MEP systems, Facility Management, AMC/CAMCs , Security & Ops supplies. Lead end-to-end RFP/RFQ processes with robust evaluation frameworks. Contracting & Risk Management Lead high-value negotiations ensuring cost competitiveness, quality, and favorable risk terms. Partner with Legal for airtight contracts with strong SLA frameworks and risk mitigation clauses. Supplier & Ops Management Drive supplier onboarding, audits, and performance evaluation using structured KPIs. Manage vendor escalations, cost overruns, and delivery slippages for multi-site builds and live sites. Cost Optimization & Value Engineering Deliver measurable cost savings and cost avoidance through smart sourcing and negotiation. Implement Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) frameworks for capital and service buys. Required Experience & Education: 15–20 years overall procurement experience, with at least 5–7 years in a senior leadership role. Must have data center industry procurement experience (not optional). Bachelor's in Engineering/Supply Chain/Business; MBA or CPSM/CIPS/PMP preferred . Proficiency in SAP Ariba / Oracle Procurement Cloud / Contract Management Tools . Success Metrics / KPIs: Targeted % cost savings in DC categories Procurement cycle time reduction High supplier performance scores Zero non-compliances in procurement audits % spend under strategic contracts Preferred Candidate Profile: A sharp negotiator with deep data center category knowledge Strategic thinker with strong commercial and legal acumen Comfortable leading cross-functional teams and managing complex, high-pressure projects Well-networked within DC vendor ecosystem in India