Procurement / Buyer Management

Manage procurement activities for raw materials, structural steel, piping, electrical, instrumentation, mechanical equipment, consumables, and project-specific items.
Float RFQs, evaluate techno-commercial bids, and conduct negotiations with suppliers.
Prepare comparative statements and recommend vendors for award.
Generate Purchase Orders (POs) and ensure compliance with procurement procedures.
Develop sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance.
Identify alternate vendors and support vendor qualification initiatives.
Monitor procurement budgets and cost-saving opportunities.

B. Expediting & Delivery Management

Track supplier manufacturing and delivery schedules.
Coordinate with vendors to ensure adherence to committed delivery dates.
Follow up on critical path items and mitigate procurement delays.
Conduct supplier review meetings and progress assessments.
Monitor material readiness,



inspection clearance, dispatch, and transportation status.
Escalate delivery risks and develop recovery plans.
Ensure timely documentation for material dispatch and receipt.

C. Services Procurement & Contract Management

Manage procurement of manpower, fabrication, machining, transportation, inspection, maintenance, and engineering services.
Prepare service contracts, work orders, and rate agreements.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to define scope of work and service requirements.
Evaluate service providers based on technical capability, cost, safety, and performance.
Monitor contractor performance and contract compliance.
Manage contract renewals, amendments, and closure activities.
Resolve commercial and contractual issues with service providers.

📌 SCM - Buyer, Expeditor, Logistics & Services (Ponneri)
🏢 Larsen and Toubro
📍 Ponneri