Assistant Manager- Techno Commercial

Job description

**Responsibilities** - Techno-Commercial Strategy & Planning - Understand and support the implementation of site-specific procurement and techno-commercial strategies. - Execute strategic procurement initiatives aligned with organizational objectives. - Ensure compliance with procurement policies, SOPs, and guidelines. - Purchase Requisition (PR) Review - Review approved purchase requisitions received from user departments. - Verify completeness and accuracy of PRs and seek clarifications where necessary. - Determine the appropriate procurement method based on business requirements, stock availability, contract coverage, urgency, value, and delivery timelines. - Strategic Sourcing - Manage sourcing activities for Capex, Opex, bulk materials, and services. - Prepare RFI/RFP documents and identify suitable vendors. - Develop vendor selection and evaluation criteria. - Conduct technical and commercial bid evaluations. - Organize pre-bid meetings and resolve vendor queries. - Conduct negotiations and e-auctions for cost optimization. - Prepare Note for Approval (NFA) and obtain approvals as per Delegation of Authority (DoA). - Contract Management & Order Placement - Draft and issue contracts using approved templates and standards. - Create and maintain contract records in SAP/ERP systems. - Coordinate with vendors for submission of ABG, CPBG, and other statutory documents. - Issue Purchase Orders and Service Orders under valid Rate Contracts. - Maintain procurement documentation in line with company policies. - Post-Order Management - Monitor timely material deliveries and expedite orders. - Coordinate with stakeholders and vendors to resolve supply-related issues. - Process amendments, change orders, quantity revisions, and time extensions. - Facilitate contract closure and documentation. - Manage logistics and transportation for procurement activities. - Support emergency procurement requirements as needed. - Supplier Management & Vendor Development - Identify and onboard new suppliers and vendors. - Conduct vendor evaluations in coordination with Quality, Engineering, Project, and HSE teams. - Maintain approved vendor databases. - Support vendor code creation through MDG/Ariba and SAP systems. - Develop strategic relationships with suppliers for long-term business benefits. - Supplier Performance Management - Conduct supplier performance assessment and segmentation. - Develop vendor scorecards and performance evaluation criteria. - Review supplier performance and recommend improvement actions. - Engage suppliers in performance improvement initiatives and value creation programs. - Data Analytics & Reporting - Analyze procurement and supplier-related data. - Support spend analysis, commodity analysis, and supplier performance reviews. - Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements. - Generate reports and dashboards for management review. - Risk Management - Identify procurement and supply chain risks. - Assess risks based on impact, likelihood, and controllability. - Develop mitigation plans and maintain category risk registers. **Qualifications** **QUALIFICATIONS** Bachelor's Degree in **Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related discipline** . Additional certifications in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or SAP will be an added advantage **Experience** **3 to 7 years** of relevant experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, or Buyer functions. Experience in **Power Plant, Energy, Manufacturing, Steel, Cement, or Heavy Engineering industries** preferred.