Category Manager (Procurement)

• Drive "RFQ to Purchase Request" Fabricated vessels , Valves , Pumps , Electrical Panel , Motors , Chillers , Special purpose machines etc within project budgetary impact.
• Sound knowledge on various Project related materials as used for EPC projects
• Capacity assessment of vendors continuous development plans for upgradation to meet the business needs
• Work with the Project Execution, Quality and Logistic team's to improve Quality, Delivery and Total cost of ownership (TCO).
• Establishing robust "Supplier footprint" and "Multi Souring" strategies for all direct commodities
• Ensuring good "Supplier Relationship Management" process along with Category buyers
• Drive cost, technology and value improvements with suppliers across the full supply chain.
• Perform quarterly business reviews with strategic suppliers, monitoring their adherence to Quality, Delivery, TCO and Innovation performance metrics.
• Establish and implement strategies for negotiating supplier/commodity agreements as per latest commodity trends
• Prepare and lead the quarterly business review meeting with other departments as needed.
• Track cost avoidances and lower depreciation
• Development & training of Category buyers to establish high performance.

Soft Skills

• People manager
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrate sound work ethic.
• Demonstrated leadership and negotiation skills.
• Dedication to continuous improvement.
• A critical thinker and problem solver and decision maker
• High level of empathy to work with culturally diversified cross functional team.

IT Skills

• Good in MS office, Project Management tools - D365
• ERP Exposure
• Use of digital Rfq and analytical tools