Job Accountabilities : 

- Execute tactical sourcing for particular category

- Manage close alignment between Procurement Lead and Project buying teams for optimal sourcing execution in line with category strategies

- Guide buyers to execute as per short-term/ long-term Procurement Strategy for tactical sourcing under his/her control including: Supplier / Pricing / Contractual Relationships / Terms and Conditions / Lead Time

- Direct and review the following activities for the delegated category of materials/ services:

a. Supplier identification

b. Supplier qualification assessment and short-listing

c. Release of Request for Quotation/ Enquiry

d. Receipt of offers from suppliers

e. Preparation of comprehensive comparative statements

- Assist in the development of sourcing and negotiation strategies for key spend areas and implement negotiation strategies for major buys

- Specify and check final commitments with suppliers according to approval thresholds

- Enforce inputs of FC&A and Legal teams are obtained

Assess set-up of Agreements with the finalized suppliers:

Conduct Annual Procurement Planning & Budgeting for assigned tactical sourcing categories for the project

- Facilitate buyers to plan on the basis of the business requirements, and consolidate them to prepare necessary information

- Set targets for each buyer

- Check spend vs. budget on a regular basis to capture variations

- Develop and implement actions plans to bring spend under control

- Propose cost savings programs along with the P&C Planning & Strategy

- Achieve total lower cost ownership

Manage and develop people within the market segment group :

- Identify and review necessary capabilities needed within the market segment

- Understand current capabilities within the group and define improvement requirements

- Align improvement requirements with individuals and define and agree training and career development plan

- Set goals, review and manage performance, guide and counsel and provide feedback to them

- Ensure high level of employee engagement and satisfaction and retention of key personnel

Skills Required (Knowledge & Skills): 

- Analytical bend of mind

- Good written and oral communication skills

- Knowledge of equipment and process/maintenance activities

- Commercial acumen

Key Attributes (Experience and Qualifications) : 

- B. Tech / B E and MBA

- 15-18 years of experience with exposure to procurement of packages

Desirable:

- Certification by Procurement Professional Bodies

- Relevant experience in similar operating environment with another global / domestic oil or petrochemicals major or large project environments having similar materials requirements

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