Procurement Manager

Overview

As Procurement Manager OSE based in Mumbai, you will shape the procurement strategy for India, ensuring OSE (Owner Supplied Equipment) deliveries are timely to meet customer requirements and cost effective. You will report to the Associate Director, Procurement and work closely with teams and leadership across the Asia Pacific region.

What you'll do

• Shape the procurement strategy for India that ensures OSE deliveries in time to meet customer requirements, and cost effectively.
• Drive continuous improvement across sourcing, supplier engagement, and operational procurement processes.
• Secure and shape strategic supplier long term agreements that support AirTrunk's growth trajectory and evolving operational needs.
• Own and manage end-to-end procurement activities (including RFx) for OSE, ensuring timely and compliant delivery of goods and services at optimum costs.
• Develop, issue, and oversee tender processes: scopes of work, bid packages, evaluations, recommendations and awards.
• Support contract preparation, negotiation, execution, and ongoing supplier/contract administration as required.
• Support the development of OSE category strategies to deliver safe, high quality and cost-effective outcomes.
• Manage a portfolio of strategic suppliers across India, strengthening relationships and performance.
• Conduct market research to identify cost drivers, risks, trends and opportunities.
• Ensure all procurement activity complies with local laws, regulations and AirTrunk governance.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to increase supply chain resilience.
• Partner closely with the Development team to align expectations, influence outcomes and support day to day operations.
• Build strong relationships across AirTrunk and effectively communicate procurement expectations and influence stakeholders.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology in Electrical/Mechanical engineering.
• Proven experience of around 5+ years developing and executing procurement strategies, tendering frameworks, and standard methodologies, including high value and complex contract negotiations.
• 3+ years of experience in Data Centre Procurement.
• Strong practical application of commercial and contractual principles, with the ability to solve complex procurement, risk, and supply chain challenges.
• In-depth understanding of procurement and sourcing models, supplier management, and contract lifecycle management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at mid to senior levels.
• Strong stakeholder, prioritisation, and time management skills in a fast paced, evolving environment.
• Resilient, proactive, and agile, with a hands-on mindset and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to operate autonomously, taking end-to-end accountability for assigned procurement categories and projects.

Nice to have

• Post-graduation in Management.

Details

• Location: Mumbai, India (HQ).
• Reports to the Associate Director, Procurement.