Procurement Consultant - Consulting Firm - Contractual

At Outsized, we match clients in financial services and management consulting to high-quality independent consultants and boutique/specialist firms for the execution of their key projects.

Our client is a global consulting firm supporting a large industrial-grade boiler manufacturing company based in India, operating at scale across complex, engineering-led production environments. The engagement is being supported by a global consulting firm as part of a focused cost and value improvement initiative.

The Procurement Consultant role sits within a project setup cost model aimed at strengthening procurement decision-making and cost transparency. The consultant will play a critical role in building robust procurement cost models, enabling the client to better understand supplier economics, optimise sourcing decisions, and support project-level cost governance.

Key Responsibilities :

- Develop and refine procurement cost models to support project setup and execution.

- Analyse supplier cost structures, should-cost elements, and pricing drivers.

- Support sourcing and procurement strategy decisions for project-based requirements.

- Work closely with internal procurement, engineering, and project teams to align cost assumptions.

- Provide data-driven insights to improve cost visibility, negotiations, and supplier selection.

- Contribute to documentation and knowledge transfer for ongoing procurement initiatives.

Your Background :

- 5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or cost optimisation roles.

- Prior exposure to industrial, manufacturing, or heavy engineering environments preferred.

- Strong hands-on experience in procurement cost modeling and supplier cost analysis.

- Experience supporting project-based procurement or capex-driven initiatives.

- Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Other Details:

This is a contractual role based in Pune. While the engagement is expected to continue through April 2027, contracts are structured with 3-month review and extension cycles based on performance and project requirements. The consultant will be required to work on-site in Pune and travel across sites as needed.