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

1. 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.

2. 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

3. 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

4. Supplier Database & Performance Monitoring
- Build and maintain an accurate supplier database for category-specific requirements
- Identify and onboard recent or alternate supplie

📌 Category Buyer Professional Services (Mumbai Suburban)
🏢 Nayara Energy
📍 Mumbai Suburban