Category Buyer - Professional Services

Category Buyer- Professional Services

About Nayara Energy: 

Nayara Energy is a new-age downstream energy and petrochemicals company with a formidable presence spanning across the entire hydrocarbon value chain, from Refining to Retail. Nayara Energy operates in India for India driven by a relentless commitment to fuel the nation's energy aspirations. At the heart of our operations lies the Vadinar refinery, India's second-largest single-site refinery with a capacity of 20MMTPA.With over 6,300 Retail Outlets, we cater to the need for reliable and safe mobility across the length and breadth of the country. We have adopted a phase wise asset development strategy to enter the petrochemicals sector which will be a significant step in our crude to chemicals journey. Through sustainable development projects in Health and Nutrition, Education and Skill Development, and Sustainable Livelihoods, Nayara Energy enhances the quality of life in the communities it operates in. Delivering value for all our stakeholders is at the very core of our beliefs and we are committed to providing the energy that fuels the dreams of our employees, customers, partners and communities.

Job Purpose:

Responsible for Procurement/finalization of contracts in line with the requirement raised by Business Functions as per assigned categories from Category Lead Professional Services. This position will interact with a number of functions within the organization & also with external parties and will report to the Category Lead – Professional Services.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement Strategy Execution

• Conduct end-to-end procurement processes including RFX, tendering, bid evaluation, and PO issuance in alignment with approved sourcing strategies
• Prepare Qualitative Comparative Statements (QCS), negotiate with suppliers, and process Notes for Approval (NFA) as per Delegation of Authority (DoA)
• Ensure adherence to procurement SOPs, audit protocols, and governance guidelines
• Drive operational excellence through reduced turnaround times, improved order quality, and digital tool adoption
• Monitor and close open PRs and POs; ensure timely release orders against ARCs.

Supplier Management & Trade Finance Coordination

• Ensure timely supplier registration and facilitate third-party due diligence in coordination with the compliance team
• Act as the single point of contact for LC issuance/closure, EMD/SD management, and related trade finance activities
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure timely submission of contractual documents
• Provide real-time updates on order status and escalate issues to category leads as needed

Spend Analytics & Demand Planning

• Collaborate with planning and analytics teams to prepare spend analysis and demand forecasts
• Track category spend, monitor deviations, and present insights to management for informed decision-making
• Develop & Execute sourcing strategies.
• Develop & Execute negotiation plans aligned with category objectives

Supplier Database & Performance Monitoring

• Build and maintain an accurate supplier database for category-specific requirements
• Identify and onboard new or alternate suppliers to strengthen the supply base
• Monitor supplier performance against KPIs and initiate corrective actions where necessary

Compliance, Documentation & Reporting

• Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal controls, taxation policies, and SAP MM protocols
• Prepare and submit documentation for approvals, audits, and governance reviews
• Maintain records of procurement actions, savings achieved, and category trends for reporting and analysis

Knowledge:

Educational Qualifications & Certifications:

• Graduate Engineering in any discipline. MBA is preferred –Any discipline

Relevant (Functional/Level) & Total Years of Experience:

• 8-12 years in Indirect Procurement. Experience in Real estate/Marketing & Media/Professional Services category is preferred.

Skills:

Functional Skills:

• Good understanding of Procurement operations
• Data presentation
• Detailed understanding of the sourcing channels

Behavioural Skills:

• Communication skills
• Negotiations skills
• Influencing Skills
• Stakeholder Management
• Conflict Management

Experience Level

Senior Level