Senior Manager - Techno Commercial Procurement and Supply Chain

Senior Manager - Techno Commercial

Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning:

Understand the Techno-Commercial strategy and plan for CPO/ BU. Implement strategic initiatives in alignment with the group-wide, CPO-specific, and BU-specific plans.

Purchase Requisition (PR) Review:

Assist in reviewing approved Purchase Requisition (PR) from user departments. Support identifying the type and method of procurement based on material/services, PR nature, available stocks, rate contracts, value, and delivery timelines.

Strategic Sourcing:

Participate in the selection of the bidding process, vendor selection approach, and vendor evaluation criteria. Prepare and manage RFI and RFP documents. Conduct technical and commercial bid evaluations, negotiations, and e-auctions with bidders.

Contract Management:

Prepare contract documents using standard templates and protocols and set up approved contract records within the ERP system and maintain them for future reference. Manage the communication of contracts to vendors and stakeholders and collect necessary bank guarantees and documents. Prepare, review, and issue rate contracts based on approved NFA.

Post Order Management:

Address and resolve vendor queries and manage order amendments. Facilitate contract closures and manage inbound logistics services.

Mergers and Acquisitions:

Provide commercial inputs for new business opportunities, including optimal tax impacts and project estimates.

Supplier Management:

Prepare and check vendor evaluation criteria and forms for completeness and validity. Contribute to the preparation of vendor segmentation matrices and performance evaluation criteria. Review vendor performance, communicate feedback, and plan improvement actions as necessary.

Documentation & Reporting:

Assist in collation and analysis of data related to various procurement activities (e.g. commodity analysis, supplier debugging, etc.) for respective categories. Identify and seek opportunities to improve efficiency and value by analysing data. Contribute to action planning and implementation based on data analytics performed for assigned categories.

Risk Management:

Assist in identifying all procurement risks for assigned categories. Provide support in evaluation and prioritization of the identified risks on their likelihood, impact and controllability. Contribute to the preparation of risk mitigation plan.

Budget Control:

Analyze purchasing data to identify cost-saving opportunities and implement cost reduction strategies. Monitor and report on procurement costs and savings to senior management.

Digital Mindset:

Keep up with digital and AI advancements to enhance business and maintain competitiveness.

Team Development:

Promote a respectful and safe workplace, lead collaborative and productive teams, and mentor for growth and success.

Key Stakeholders - Internal:

Category Lead HO

Finance & Accounts team, Quality/User/Engg Team

Direct Reportees

Key Stakeholders - External:

Customs Handling Agents, Customs Authority, Government Officials, Vendors, Logistics providers

Qualifications

Education Qualification:

Bachelor's degree in engineering in any discipline

Work Experience:

More than 7 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management and related area.