Key Responsibilities
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Job Description
(JD) 1. Procurement & Sourcing
• Lead procurement of mechanical equipment and packages such as:
• Static equipment (pressure vessels, heat exchangers, tanks)
• Rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, blowers)
• Fabricated items and bought‑out components
• Develop and execute procurement strategies for mechanical packages.
• Finalize vendor shortlisting, RFQs, techno‑commercial evaluations, and negotiations.
• Achieve cost reduction through benchmarking, value engineering, alternate sourcing. 2. Techno‑Commercial Management
• Review engineering documents: datasheets, GA drawings, MTOs, specifications.
• Coordinate with engineering, QA/QC, projects teams.
• Ensure technical compliance with contract, codes, and standards (ASME, API, ANSI, ISO).
• Prepare and finalize:
• Techno‑commercial comparison (TCC)
• Purchase Orders (POs) and amendments
• Contract terms including Payment terms, LDs, guarantees, warranties 3. Vendor Development & Relationship Management
• Develop strategic suppliers and long‑term sourcing partners.
• Conduct vendor assessment, audits, and performance reviews.
• Manage supplier risks, capacity, and delivery commitments.
• Resolve vendor disputes related to quality, delivery, or commercials. 4. Project Coordination & Expediting
• Track critical procurement milestones aligned with project schedules.
• Coordinate inspection, FAT, dispatch clearance, and logistics.
• Ensure on‑time material delivery to site to avoid project delays.
• Support claims,
change management, and variation orders. 5. Cost Control & Governance
• Ensure procurement within approved budgets.
• Support make‑or‑buy analysis and value engineering initiatives.
• Maintain procurement documentation in line with audit requirements.
• Adhere to ethical procurement practices and company policies. 6. Reporting & Systems
• Prepare procurement MIS : Cost savings, Order status, Critical shortages, Vendor performance
• Work with ERP/SAP/Oracle for PO creation, GRN coordination, and reporting. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Cost & Commercial KPIs
• Cost savings achieved vs budget (%)
• Purchase price variance (PPV)
• Value engineering savings
• Spend under management (%) Delivery & Schedule KPIs
• Cycle time from PR to PO
• On‑time PO placement
• On‑time material delivery (%)
• Number of critical delays impact to project
• Expediting effectiveness Quality & Compliance KPIs
• Vendor quality rejection rate
• PO technical compliance (%)
• Inspection/FAT adherence Key Skills & Competencies Technical
• Solid understanding of mechanical equipment & specifications
• Ability to read drawings, datasheets, BOQs, and MRs
• Knowledge of domestic and international procurement Commercial
• Strong negotiation & contract management skills
• Understanding of Incoterms, payment terms, LDs, warranties Behavioural
• Stakeholder management
• Analytical and data‑driven decision making
• Ownership mindset and execution focus.
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