Sr Contracts Eng - SCM Proj & Dev

Sr Contracts Eng - SCM Proj & Dev ( 81913356 )

Job Accountabilities

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 vendors
• Prepare & 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

Skill & Competencies:

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

Education Required:

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

Experience Required:

• 6 to 10 years of experience in the related field
• Experience in Construction / Operation / Maintenance in Manufacturing / Exploration sites is an added advantage