Category Lead Procurement Long Lead Equipment (LLE)

Job Description

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

1. LLE Strategy & Planning

• Identify long lead items early in project lifecycle.
• Develop global procurement timelines aligned with design and execution phases.
• Secure manufacturing slots with international OEMs.

2. Equipment Procurement

Manage sourcing of critical systems:

• UPS systems
• Diesel generators (DG)
• Chillers & cooling systems
• Transformers
• MV/LV switchgear
• BMS / DCIM systems
• Modular or prefabricated solutions

3. OEM & Supplier Management

• Engage directly with global OEMs and regional partners.
• Manage supplier capacity, production schedules, and commitments.
• Build strategic partnerships with key equipment providers.

4. Commercial & Contracting

• Lead high-value global negotiations.
• Structure contracts with milestone-based payments and delivery safeguards.
• Ensure robust warranty, SLA, and penalty clauses.

5. Supply Chain & Expediting

• Monitor manufacturing progress across international facilities.
• Coordinate Factory production
• Manage global logistics, shipping, and customs coordination.

6. Risk Management

• Identify risks such as supply shortages, geopolitical disruptions, and logistics delays.
• Implement mitigation strategies including dual sourcing and early procurement.

7. Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work with global engineering, design, and project teams.
• Ensure technical compliance and readiness for commissioning.

Key Skills

• Strategic sourcing of capital equipment
• Global vendor negotiation
• Supply chain planning & expediting
• Technical-commercial evaluation
• Risk mitigation in global supply chains

KPIs

• On-time delivery of long lead equipment globally
• Cost savings and cost avoidance
• Supplier performance and reliability
• Reduction in project delays due to LLE

Geographical Scope

• Global procurement responsibility covering:
• Indonesia
• Malaysia
• India
• Thailand
• Middle East
• Australia

Travel Requirement:

Frequent international travel required for OEM meetings, factory inspections, and project coordination.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors in Engineering (Electrical / Mechanical preferred)
• 15–20 years of experience in capital equipment procurement
• Strong experience with global OEMs and international sourcing
• Exposure to data centres / EPC / mission-critical infrastructure

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