Manager SCM

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Job Title: Manager – SUPPLY CHAIN & PROCUREMENT 

DESIGNATION 

REPORTS TO 

LOCATION 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE 

Manager 

Head Pharma & Semiconductor 

Mumbai  

Full-Time 

ABOUT LISTENLIGHTS 

Listenlights is one of India's leading engineering and infrastructure organizations with over four decades of excellence in delivering mission-critical engineering solutions. We specialize in Data Centres, Critical Infrastructure, Commercial Buildings, Industrial Facilities, and Integrated MEP Services. 

Driven by engineering excellence, innovation, and operational discipline, we partner with some of the world's leading organizations to build highly resilient, sustainable, and future-ready infrastructure. 

At Listenlights, our culture is guided by our SOCH Values, which define how we work and make decisions every day: 

• Safety First 
• Ownership 
• Customer Centricity 
• Humility 
• Continuous Learning & Collaboration 

We believe in creating an environment where our people take ownership, challenge conventions, and consistently deliver value to our customers. 

POSITION PURPOSE 

The SCM Lead will be responsible for building, leading, and institutionalising the Supply Chain & Procurement function across Listenlights' MEP-GC business and the rapidly growing Pharma & Semiconductor vertical. 

The role owns the complete procurement lifecycle—from procurement strategy and vendor development through OEM management, long-lead planning, project procurement execution, contract negotiations, ERP governance, compliance, and supply chain risk management. 

The incumbent will establish scalable procurement processes, build strategic supplier partnerships, develop high-performing teams, and ensure timely project execution while optimizing cost, quality, and delivery performance. 

WHY JOIN LISTENLIGHTS? 

At Listenlights, you'll work on some of the most complex and mission-critical Data Centre projects in the region. We offer an environment that encourages innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning. If you are passionate about delivering engineering excellence and creating lasting value for customers, this is an opportunity to be part of a team shaping the future of critical infrastructure. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. SCM Strategy & Leadership 

• Develop and execute end-to-end Supply Chain & Procurement strategy across MEP-GC, Pharma and Semiconductor projects. 
• Build scalable procurement frameworks, governance models and best practices. 
• Drive procurement excellence aligned with business growth objectives. 

2. OEM Procurement 

• Lead procurement of critical OEM equipment including HVAC, Electrical, Process Utility, Cleanroom and Automation systems. 
• Manage OEM relationships, technical approvals, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), inspections and delivery coordination. 
• Ensure timely procurement of project-critical equipment. 

3. Vendor Development & Management 

• Develop and manage a robust, pre-qualified vendor ecosystem across multiple engineering disciplines. 
• Lead vendor onboarding, qualification, audits and performance management. 
• Build long-term strategic supplier partnerships. 

4. Long Lead Item Management 

• Identify and manage long-lead procurement requirements from project pre-award stage. 
• Maintain Long Lead Registers and procurement trackers. 
• Coordinate with Engineering and Project teams to mitigate schedule risks. 

5. Project Procurement Execution 

• Execute procurement aligned with project BOQs, budgets and schedules. 
• Manage RFQs, techno-commercial evaluations, negotiations, purchase orders and logistics. 
• Ensure complete procurement documentation and project traceability. 

6. Commercial & Cost Management 

• Lead commercial negotiations with OEMs and suppliers. 
• Develop framework agreements and rate contracts. 
• Drive procurement savings while maintaining quality and delivery commitments. 

7. Supply Chain Risk Management 

• Identify procurement and supply chain risks. 
• Develop alternate sourcing strategies and business continuity plans. 
• Implement buffer stock strategies for critical materials. 

8. Governance & Compliance 

• Ensure procurement complies with company policies, contractual obligations and project specifications. 
• Manage GMP documentation, material traceability, vendor qualification records and inspection documentation. 
• Maintain audit readiness across procurement activities. 

9. Leadership & Capability Development 

• Lead, mentor and develop the SCM organization. 
• Establish KPIs and performance management systems. 
• Foster collaboration across Engineering, Finance, Projects and Commercial functions. 

10. ERP & Digital Procurement 

• Champion ERP adoption and procurement digitisation. 
• Drive data accuracy and process discipline. 
• Generate MIS dashboards covering procurement status, vendor performance, cost savings and supply chain KPIs. 

11. Stakeholder Management 

• Coordinate with Clients, PMCs, Consultants and QA teams for approvals and procurement compliance. 
• Manage Approved Vendor Lists (AVL), technical submissions and procurement-related customer interactions. 
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KEY DELIVERABLES 

• Robust Supply Chain framework for Pharma & Semiconductor business. 
• Strategic OEM and vendor partnerships. 
• Timely procurement of project materials. 
• Effective long-lead item management. 
• Procurement cost optimisation. 
• Strong vendor performance management. 
• ERP-driven procurement governance. 
• Supply chain risk mitigation. 
• High-performing SCM team. 
• Full procurement compliance and documentation. 

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIS) 

Area 

KPI 

Procurement 

≥95% Procurement Milestones Achieved 

Cost 

Procurement Savings vs Budget 

Delivery 

On-Time Delivery Performance 

Vendor 

Vendor Performance Score 

Long Lead 

Zero Critical Procurement Delays 

Compliance 

100% Documentation Compliance 

ERP 

Procurement Data Accuracy 

Risk 

Zero Major Supply Chain Disruptions 

Team 

SCM Team Productivity & KPI Achievement 

Stakeholder 

Internal & Client Satisfaction 

EDUCATION 

Mandatory 

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering 
• MBA / PGDM in Supply Chain Management, Operations or Procurement 

Preferred Certifications 

• CPSM 
• CSCP (APICS) 
• PMP 
• Equivalent Supply Chain or Procurement Certification 

EXPERIENCE (MANDATORY) 

• Minimum 15 years of Supply Chain & Procurement experience. 
• Minimum 5 years leading Procurement/SCM teams. 
• Proven experience in MEP, EPC, Industrial, Pharma or Semiconductor facility projects. 
• Hands-on OEM procurement experience across MEP, Process Utility and Cleanroom systems. 
• Demonstrated expertise in vendor development and supplier management. 
• Strong experience managing long-lead procurement. 
• Exposure to ERP-based procurement systems. 
• Experience driving procurement governance and digital transformation. 

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS 

Candidates must demonstrate successful experience in: 

• End-to-end project procurement. 

• OEM procurement for capital equipment. 

• Vendor development and supplier qualification. 

• Long-lead equipment management. 

• Commercial negotiations. 

• ERP-based procurement processes. 

• Pharma, Semiconductor, EPC or MEP project procurement. 

Technical Competencies 

Behavioural Competencies 

Procurement Strategy 

Ownership & Accountability 

OEM Procurement 

Leadership 

Vendor Management 

Customer Centricity 

Supply Chain Planning 

Strategic Thinking 

Long Lead Management 

Decision Making 

Commercial Negotiation 

Collaboration 

ERP & MIS 

Continuous Learning 

Risk Management 

Problem Solving 

GMP Documentation 

Communication 

MEP & Process Utility Procurement 

Stakeholder Management 

SUCCESS MEASURES 

Within the first 12 months, the incumbent is expected to: 

• Establish a scalable SCM framework for Pharma & Semiconductor projects. 
• Build strategic OEM and vendor partnerships. 
• Improve procurement efficiency and on-time material availability. 
• Reduce procurement risks through structured long-lead planning. 
• Achieve procurement cost optimisation targets. 
• Drive ERP adoption and procurement governance. 
• Develop a high-performing SCM organization. 
• Improve vendor performance through structured KPIs. 
• Ensure procurement compliance across all projects. 
• Strengthen cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder satisfaction. 

SELECTION PROCESS 

Our selection process is designed to identify professionals who possess strong technical expertise, commercial acumen, leadership capability, customer orientation, and alignment with Listenlights' SOCH Values. 

Stage 

Assessment 

Conducted By 

Stage 1 

SOCH & Culture Assessment – Evaluation of Ownership, Customer Centricity, Humility, Collaboration and organizational fit. 

Stage 2 

Technical Assessment – Procurement strategy, OEM sourcing, MEP systems, vendor management, ERP, long-lead planning and supply chain governance. 

Stage 3 

Commercial Assessment – Vendor negotiations, procurement planning, commercial acumen, contracts, cost optimization and procurement risk management. 

Stage 4 

Behavioural Assessment (Psychometric Evaluation) – Leadership, emotional intelligence, decision-making, resilience and collaboration. 

Stage 5 

Behavioural & Leadership Interview (STAR Method) – Assessment of Leadership, Ownership, Stakeholder Management, Coaching, Strategic Thinking and SOCH Values alignment. 

Stage 6 

Executive Leadership Interview – Assessment of executive presence, business acumen, procurement vision, organizational leadership and long-term strategic capability.