Job Description

Posted Date :

11 Sep 2023

Function/Business Area :

Procurement & Contracts

Location :

Jamnagar

Job Responsibilities :

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Assist Contracts Manager in fulfilment of sourcing requirements of contracts using effective and consistent sourcing processes and methodologies and in alignment to defined category strategies. Actively participate during understanding requirements, negotiation with vendors, execution of orders, post award contract management, supplier relationship management.

Job Accountabilities (duties and responsibilities).

Assist the sourcing of critical contracts in alignment with Category Manager &Contracts Manager guidance

Develop demand profile

Specify sourcing events

Monitor technical & price evaluation

Help Contract Engineer in preparing for negotiation & selection of suppliers for major items

Ensure & review PO generation

Understand requirements for services procurement for the critical items and provide inputs to Contracts Manager in defining overall procurement strategy

Align on timelines and spend planning for the assigned items

Shortlist initial supplier options and time / spend estimates

Oversee preparation of contracts plan

Execute Orders & Coordinate Expediting

Receive purchase requisitions / expiring contracts list

Prepare & release Request for Quotation/ Enquiry to the short-listed vendors

Study offers from vendors, and prepare a comparative statement to aid in selection of vendors, optimization of price and other commercial terms

Develop Internal Cost Estimates

Participate in Commercial Negotiation Meetings

Negotiate & finalize price for items covered under this role#s limits

Set up Agreements and SLAs with the finalized vendorsPrepare & release the final PO

Implement escalation process

Maintain co-ordination with inbound logistics and all commercial departments

Monitor post-award project contract management

Enforce supplier feedback mechanism for improvement

Review contractor feedback, gather feedback from expediting team, P&C, supplier

Manage Change Order Process

Participate in routine planning meetings

Coordinate supplier information / confirmation on the changes

Additionally assess and monitor emergency situations and related procurement

Manage Supplier Relationships at working Level

Manage positive vendor relationships at the working level

Engage with vendors on a regular basis to share organizational requirements and understand their constraints

Gather feedback from field execution team and supplier

Review the feedback and send reports to PCM as well as the respective Contracts Lead

Ensure contractor performance as per end-user needs and identify improvements and suggest the same to Contract Manager

Uphold ethical values in procurement dealings and operations in line with the corporate values

Use technology extensively to increase efficiency & control costs

Use the SAP system optimally to drive efficiency and cost optimization

Focus on usage of technological tools like e#auction and reverse auction to improve efficiency, and improve transparency

Guidance to Contract Engineer in Critical Contracts

Education Requirement :

Skills Required (Knowledge & Skills)

B.Tech Necessary + MBA / similar professional qualification (Optional)

Experience Requirement :

6 to 10 years of experience in the related field

Experience in Construction / Operation / Maintenance in Manufacturing / Exploration sites is an added advantage

Skills & Competencies :

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Reliance Industries Limited