Scope Of Work*PrimaryShared Across Functionally• Eexecution of the Category Strategies through completing purchasing process and ensuring contract closures with accurate documentation.• Ensure comprehensiveness of MR / MTO / SR.• Provide support to Lead Buyers / Category Managers in developing Frame agreements and rate contracts.• Recommend relevant, category specific supplier development activities to Lead Buyers.• Record and provide support to address supplier grievances.• Record Commercial Bid clarifications and support technical team on queries / deviations received from suppliers and ensure timely resolution, implementing relevant value improvement levers.• Support Lead Buyer and Category Manager in conducting negotiations with suppliers and liaising with suppliers during source to contract.• Timely documentation and record keeping post completion of contract processes to facilitate audits.• Manage internal / external / cross-functional communication between SCM, QA/QC, PMT, Engineering, Vendors, etc.Relationships Management*InternalExternalBuyers/ Lead Buyers / Category Managers, Project SCM ManagerThird Party Agencies, SuppliersKey Result Areas*• Follow and execute the category strategy for the sourcing of items and develop RFQs.• Execute order as per agreed rate agreements and manage emergency procurement.• Prepare Commercial Bid Evaluation (CBE), Note for Approval (NFA), Procurement Change Note (PCN) and other commercial documents.• Timely placement of purchase orders / work orders / amendments as per project schedule and ensure release to suppliers.• Procurement of valvesKey CompetenciesBehavioralNeed to HaveNice to Have•Commercial Acumen•Effective Communication•Time & Priority Management•Flawless ExecutionTechnicalNeed to HaveNice to Have•Category expertise•Compliance, Risk & Ethics•Negotiation Skills•Contracting•Relationship Management•Experience in procurement of line pipes for oil and gas owner / EPC companies