Job Description

Job Role: SeniorBuyerSECTION I: BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE JOB ROLE

• Job Role Variant: Senior Buyer
• Manager Job Position: Buying Manager
• Job Family: Procurement & Contracts
• Sub-Job Family: Procurement & Contracts
• Value Stream: Money, Materials & Compliance

SECTION II: PURPOSE OF THE ROLETo execute the ordering, delivery and contract management process for materials / equipment as per established specifications, budget, qualitative and quantitative standards by identifying, selecting, negotiating and managing vendors, in line with overall MM&C guidelines, objectives and goals.SECTION III: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE ROLE

• Responsibilities
• Policies, Processes and Procedures
• Conduct day-to-day procurement activities and follow all relevant policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that procurement work is carried out in a consistent and controlled manner
• Keep self abreast with leading practices, market trends, market suppliers and contribute to the identification of continuous improvement of procurement systems, processes and procedures
• Procurement & Contracting Operations
• Liaise with the end user on the monthly/ quarterly annual procurement plans
• Review the purchase requisitions (PRs) for understanding technical specifications, delivery timelines, budget, qualitative and quantitative parameters
• Prepare internal cost estimates (ICE) as per established guidelines, process and procedures
• Evaluate offers on techno-commercial aspects and evaluate areas of opportunity and seek for reducing costs where possible in line with set procedures and guidelines
• ... (more responsibilities listed)

SECTION IV: SUCCESS METRICS

• Procurement as per the project requirements
• Cost management (Number of RAs conducted)
• Timely liquidation of PR as per requirements and value of PR
• Vendor development and management (timely vendor payments)
• Timely delivery and completion of ordering as per project plan
• Maintenance of ARCs (Annual Rate Contract) / Common ARC for assigned categories and items

SECTION V: OPERATING NETWORK

• Internal
• P&C, AP Team, MM&C, FC&I, Asset Operations, Engineering, Project Team, Logistics & EXIM, Site Stores, Digital Platform and Process Validation teams etc.
• External
• Contractors, Consultants, BARC and Vendors, etc.

SECTION VI: KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES

• Education Qualifications - Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology (Mechanical / Electrical / Chemical / Civil / Instrumentation / Electronics) and MBA/Diploma in Materials Management
• Experience - Minimum 4 - 5 years of experience in category based purchasing

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIESBEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Functional / Behavioral competencies required to execute the role
• Equipment knowledge
• Commercial acumen
• Knowledge of contract and legal terms, taxation laws (GST) etc.
• Hands-on experience in using digital sourcing platforms and conducting R Auctions
• SAP Module

SECTION VII: CAREER MOVEMENTS

• Feeder Roles: Buyer
• Possible Next Role Movement: Buying Manager 1

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