Responsibilities Group Category Procurement GCP is formed for Strategic Sourcing of Categories Packages 60-70 Group CAPEX under 6 key Categories - Civil Electrical Mechanical MHS MEP Interior Finish and Bulk ARC Group Services The Key Focus areas for GCP are - Vendor Development Engagement Strategy - Value Engineering Alt Material Technology - Market Intelligence Benchmarking - Cost Efficiency Through Economies of Scale Standardization through Value Engineering Roles Responsibilities Collate and analyse key metrics indices industry updates including industry drivers like alternate industries trade flows and significant developments available on various local international exchanges portals news outlets journals secondary data sources Seek information from market and through category leads on supply side constraints technology development supply chain risks Work with AI team to develop the price forecasting model with deep down product category market bifurcations while maximising industry specific touchpoints and minimising divergence Develop and maintain a formal understanding of supply side costing through automated tools with a sound set of input variables for raw material value addition indirect cost element industry margin references logistics and fulfilment costs lifecycle cost across multiple engineered products services in close coordination with individual category leads Keep track of Govt policies EXIM rules international tariff non-tariff measures in countries of Interest like Europe South east countries China India EXIM trade flows and any other factors influencing supply price policy dynamics of our leading vendors OEMs Study and keep track of best practices M A potentials activities market gaps pertaining to Categories and sub-categories Use the end-results data information prepare a readily available dashboard and guidance mechanism based on costs price variables market situation industry environment to aid strategic sourcing and procurement decisions o