Buyer Techno Commercial (Site)

Responsibilities
Procurement & Sourcing
Identify and source vendors for materials, equipment, spares, consumables, and services.
Float RFQs/RFPs and obtain competitive quotations from approved suppliers.
Conduct market research to identify cost-effective procurement opportunities.
Develop and maintain a robust vendor database.
Techno-Commercial Evaluation
Coordinate with technical stakeholders for specification finalization.
Perform technical and commercial bid evaluations.
Prepare comparative statements (CSTs) and recommendation notes.
Analyze vendor proposals considering quality, delivery schedules, compliance, and commercial terms.
Negotiation & Contracting
Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranty clauses, and contractual conditions.
Finalize purchase orders and service contracts.
Ensure procurement achieves targeted cost savings and commercial benefits.
Vendor Management
Monitor vendor performance related to quality, delivery, and service.
Develop strategic relationships with key suppliers.
Resolve supplier issues and escalations.
Purchase Order Management
Create and release purchase orders in SAP/ERP systems.
Track order status and expedite deliveries where required.
Coordinate with stores, users, finance, and vendors for smooth execution.
Compliance & Documentation
Ensure procurement activities comply with organizational policies and audit requirements.
Maintain procurement records, contracts, vendor documents, and approvals.
Support internal and external audits.
Stakeholder Coordination
Liaise with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Stores, Finance, and Project teams.
Ensure timely availability of critical materials and services.
Qualifications
Educational Qualification
B.E./B.Tech (Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation/Chemical) preferred.
MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain, Operations, or Materials Management will be an added advantage.
Experience
4-10 years of experience in techno-commercial procurement.
Experience in Power Plant, Energy, Manufacturing, Infrastructure, or Heavy Industry preferred.
Exposure to SAP/ERP-based procurement processes.

Work arrangement
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