Head – Procurement | Supply Chain Leader – L&T Energy Hydrocarbon, Kattupalli

Job Description

Summary

Are you a seasoned Procurement Head, Supply Chain Manager, or Strategic Sourcing Leader ready to take charge of end-to-end procurement in a leading offshore energy business?

L&T Energy Hydrocarbon – Offshore is hiring a highly experienced Head of Procurement to oversee sourcing strategy, vendor management, logistics, and contract execution at its Kattupalli location. This leadership role is tailored for supply chain professionals with 15+ years of experience in procurement operations—especially within oil & gas, manufacturing, or infrastructure sectors.

This is your chance to drive high-impact procurement transformation, implement cost-saving initiatives, and influence enterprise-wide sourcing strategies at a global engineering giant.

Job Details at a Glance

Key Responsibilities

As Head – Procurement, your core responsibilities will include:

✅ Strategic Procurement Leadership

• Lead end-to-end procurement planning, sourcing, and material delivery for projects.
• Develop and enforce procurement policies and ensure compliance across departments.
• Define and track Procurement KPIs and drive performance improvements.

✅ Vendor & Supplier Management

• Build and consolidate a reliable, quality-driven supply base.
• Oversee supplier relationships, ethics compliance, and service level performance.
• Implement vendor performance metrics and improvement plans.

✅ Operational Efficiency & Cost Control

• Drive cost-saving initiatives and identify opportunities to reduce project-level procurement costs.
• Leverage enterprise-level sourcing volumes to maximize procurement ROI.
• Resolve procurement bottlenecks related to delivery timelines and supplier capability.

✅ Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with internal teams including Engineering, Projects, and Operations.
• Resolve supplier issues by collaborating with SBUs and capability centers.
• Ensure alignment with internal stakeholders for timely and efficient deliveries.

✅ Monitoring, MIS & Reporting

• Track procurement progress reports, delivery milestones, and project compliance.
• Conduct process reviews and implement continuous improvements.
• Oversee resource planning and staffing for project-based procurement teams.

Essential Skills & Competencies

🛠️ Must-Have Skills

• Expertise in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and procurement systems.
• Strong knowledge of SCM processes, commercial terms, and compliance.
• Leadership in managing large teams and supplier ecosystems.
• Ability to anticipate supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies.

💡 Preferred Skills

• Experience in project planning and scheduling.
• Exposure to global supply chain trends and digital procurement tools.
• Strong analytical thinking, presentation, and communication abilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Educational Requirement:
  • Bachelor of Engineering (BE/BTech)
  • MBA preferred
  • Membership in SCM organizations (e.g., IIMM) is a plus
• Professional Experience:
  • 15+ years in procurement, supply chain, or operations
  • Preferably in oil & gas, manufacturing, or engineering industries

Why Join L&T Energy Hydrocarbon?

• Work with a globally recognized engineering leader.
• Drive procurement strategy for large-scale, offshore energy projects.
• Be part of a transformation-focused, innovation-driven environment.
• Opportunities for leadership growth, stakeholder influence, and global exposure.

Apply Now

📢 Step into a high-impact leadership role in procurement and supply chain.

👉 Click here to apply on the official L&T careers page
📅 Submit your application before 01 January 2026.