Strategic Sourcing Experienced Professional

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Job ID: R0141918 Date Posted: 2026-10-07 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Customer Service & Contact Center Operations Job Schedule:  Full time Remote: No Job Description: Role Overview Lead end-to-end tender and project procurement for large-scale EPC programs, from pre-bid strategy through execution and closeout. Own the Tender Sourcing Plan (TSP) and Project Procurement Plan (PPP), drive On-Time Delivery (OTD) for long-lead and critical-path equipment, and ensure cost, schedule, quality, and compliance targets are met. Operate in a high-volume, fast-paced, multicultural environment and actively partner with Sales, Engineering, Project Controls, Construction, Quality, Legal, Finance, Transportation, Trade & Logistics, and global category teams to deliver reliable and sustainable power infrastructure. Main Accountabilities - Responsibilities, Tasks & Interactions Requirements - Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Key Performance Indicators Tools & Systems Tender Phase (Pre-Award) Embed Supply Chain into tender strategy by developing sourcing approaches, preliminary supplier lists, and should-cost estimates aligned with the bid schedule and risk profile. Issue compliant RFIs and RFQs in accordance with the sourcing strategy and perform techno-commercial evaluations with Engineering and Sales. Provide pricing, lead-time, logistics, inspection, and risk inputs to proposals, documenting supplier assumptions, alternatives, and value engineering options. Ensure tender compliance with corporate SCM policies, category strategies, and delegation of authority. Build and own the Tender Sourcing Plan (TSP). Project Procurement Planning & Execution (Post-Award) Build and own the Project Procurement Plan (PPP). Develop the procurement schedule with the Master Scheduler using Primavera P6, linking engineering deliverables to purchase-order placement, manufacturing milestones, FAT/SAT activities, and shipping windows. Anticipate, mitigate, and communicate delivery risks related to supply, capacity, geopolitical conditions, logistics, and quality; define triggers, mitigations, and recovery paths. Sourcing, Contracting & Supplier Management Support Category Management, as required, with RFQs, supplier follow-up, and communications for project-specific materials and services. Support Category Management in negotiating price, liquidated damages, warranties, Incoterms, payment milestones, performance guarantees, documentation and ITP requirements, and other commercial terms. Support Category Management in managing supplier relationships in partnership with regional, North America, and global teams, aligned with framework agreements and sustainability goals. Expediting & On-Time Delivery Implement tiered expediting plans for critical packages; conduct shop visits and status reviews; validate capacity, materials, and sub-tier performance.