Head - Project and Indirect ProcurementAggreko · Pune, India

Head - Project and Indirect Procurement

🗓️ Posted 2026-10-01 Pune, India Hybrid General
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market ₹180,000–₹300,000/mo

About the Company

Bring your energy to Aggreko as Head - Project and Indirect Procurement . The role is responsible for leading the Project Procurement and Indirect Procurement team. The incumbent will manage a team of Category Managers and drive sourcing strategies, contract management, supplier performance, cost optimization, risk mitigation, and compliance across project-related and indirect spend categories. The position plays a critical role in Project Procurement, corporate indirect procurement requirements while ensuring alignment with global procurement strategies and business objectives. Power without pause. Heating, cooling and oil-free air without end. We keep our customers' worlds on. From world-class events that last a few weeks to mining operations and remote communities who rely on us for decades.

Responsibilities

  • ● Lead Contracts Management: Drive contract strategy, negotiation, execution, and administration for major procurement projects and indirect spend categories, ensuring protection of business interests.
  • ● Lead Project Procurement Activities: Manage procurement for project-related needs, including capital equipment like Chillers, Air compressors, Load banks, Transformers, and strategic project requirements.
  • ● Develop Sourcing & Category Strategies: Formulate and implement sourcing strategies for indirect categories (e.g., Facilities Management, IT, Professional Services) and develop overall category strategies aligned with global procurement policies.
  • ● Manage Supplier Relationships & Performance: Build strategic supplier relationships, lead performance reviews, and drive supplier development, innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • ● Act as Strategic Stakeholder Partner: Serve as a trusted procurement partner for project teams, business stakeholders, and senior leadership, providing governance and commercial guidance on strategic initiatives.
  • ● Drive Cost Optimization & Team Development: Deliver annual procurement savings and cost avoidance targets while leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performance team of Category Managers across various procurement functions.
  • ● Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Commerce, or related discipline.
  • ● MBA or Postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Business Management preferred.
  • ● + years of procurement and contracts management experience with
  • ● + Years of experiences in leading Project and Indirect Category managers teams
  • ● Proven experience managing both project procurement and indirect procurement categories.
  • ● Strong background in contract negotiation, category management, and supplier relationship management.
  • ● Manufacturing, industrial, engineering, energy, infrastructure, or project-driven industry experience preferred.
  • ● What you'll get:
  • ● A full-time role based in Pune.
  • ● Competitive Compensation & Benefits
  • ● Dynamic & Supportive Work Environment: Thrive in an innovative and forward-thinking culture that values your expertise and will foster professional growth.
  • ● Accelerate your career with dedicated pathways for advancement, access to specialised training programs and ample opportunities for skill enhancement.
  • ● Our people are can-do, positive, resilient and persistent. If that feels like you, apply now and build your career with the people bringing energy to the world.
  • ● Equal employment opportunity