Outsourcing Fabrication Lead Buyer

Job description

Scope Of Work\\* Primary Shared Across Functionally • Eexecution of the Category Strategies through completing purchasing process and ensuring contract closures with accurate documentation. • Ensure comprehensiveness of MR / MTO / SR. • Provide support to Lead Buyers / Category Managers in developing Frame agreements and rate contracts. • Recommend relevant, category specific supplier development activities to Lead Buyers. • Record and provide support to address supplier grievances. • Record Commercial Bid clarifications and support technical team on queries / deviations received from suppliers and ensure timely resolution, implementing relevant value improvement levers. • Support Lead Buyer and Category Manager in conducting negotiations with suppliers and liaising with suppliers during source to contract. • Timely documentation and record keeping post completion of contract processes to facilitate audits. • Manage internal / external / cross-functional communication between SCM, QA/QC, PMT, Engineering, Vendors, etc. Relationships Management\\* Internal External Buyers/ Lead Buyers / Category Managers, Project SCM Manager Third Party Agencies, Suppliers Key Result Areas\\* • Follow and execute the category strategy for the sourcing of items and develop RFQs. • Execute order as per agreed rate agreements and manage emergency procurement. • Prepare Commercial Bid Evaluation (CBE), Note for Approval (NFA), Procurement Change Note (PCN) and other commercial documents. • Timely placement of purchase orders / work orders / amendments as per project schedule and ensure release to suppliers. • Procurement of valves Key Competencies Behavioral Need to Have Nice to Have • Commercial Acumen • Effective Communication • Time & Priority Management • Flawless Execution Technical Need to Have Nice to Have • Category expertise • Compliance, Risk & Ethics • Negotiation Skills • Contracting • Relationship Management • Experience in procurement of line pipes for oil and gas owner / EPC companies