assistant manager

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assistant manager - sales

commercial manager

FABINDIA LIMITED

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 POSITION&rsquo;S OBJECTIVE:
 
 
 
 Responsible for financial plan and oversee financial budgeting and forecasting for business &amp; manage P&amp;L statements.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Preparing store wise annual budget in detail (Both revenue &amp; Expenses)
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 Preparing store wise MIS
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 Comparison of Budget vs actual
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 Closely work with the market region head to evaluate new store proposals.
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 Review store wise performance with Market region head
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 Regular monitoring &amp; get legal compliance completed on time
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 Make sure SOPs are followed
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 Suggest and implement cost optimisation processes/activities
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 Closely coordinate with HO for market related ask and vice versa.
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 JOB SPECIFICATION:
 
 (QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE)
 
 
 
 
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 Years of Functional Experience:
 
 10+ years of experience in Business Finance from Retail Industry
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 Degree/Diploma:
 
 MBA/ M.Com
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 Knowledge &amp; Skills:
 
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 Business Finance or Financial Planning
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 Eye for details and must have excellent communication (written and oral skills)
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 Client service oriented
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 Good analytical skills and must be proficient in MS excel
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 Capable of following through on multiple projects and handling multiple tasks
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Commercial Manager

PSA BDP

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 Job Description
 
 
 
 About PSA BDP
 
 
 PSA BDP, a member of the PSA Group, is a leading provider of globally integrated and port-centric supply chain, transportation, and logistics solutions. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, and employs more than 5,500 people worldwide.
 
 
 We are a team that celebrates our unique diversity and close-knit community atmosphere. Our core values begin at the very top and span the broad reach of our global community.
 
 
 We offer dynamic careers for those individuals looking to be a part of something bigger and provide unequivocal opportunities for growth within the organization.
 
 
 PSA BDP serves over 5,000 customers, including some of the world's leading multinational companies within the chemical, retail &amp; consumer, life sciences &amp; pharmaceuticals, and electric vehicle &amp; industrial verticals.
 
 
 
 Job Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Strategic
 
 
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 Development and implementation of the commercial strategy for the air freight product in India
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 Service provider management and development to support the best-in-class service procurement
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 Best in class response to RFQs and RFIs.
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 Fully complaint operation.
 
 
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 Tactical:
 
 
 
 
 Operations
 
 
 
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 Develop and execute operational plan to achieve business objectives .
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 Drive operational efficiency to ensure business performance improvement .
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 Support &amp; guide sale operation team .
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 Prepare , execute , monitor and update on regular basis the business plan .
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 skill and knowledge to obtain co-operation and support from major origin and gateways is the focal point .
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 Develop excellent relation with carrier , vendor , local authorities .
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 Monitor and improve departmental productivity indicators
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 Instill and foster climate of consistent and complete compliance
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 Focus on digitalization and other creative solution for improved efficiency and accuracy
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 regularly read and review business and trade journals and attend industry events to further market and industry knowledge .
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 Adherence to Data integrity KPIs.
 
 
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 Customers:
 
 
 
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 actively support sales and customer retention , regularly meet customers to understand their expectations and aligning solutions to cater their needs .
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 complete 8-10 sales and/or retention calls per month .
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 act as they key sponsor for at least 2 customers to grow business with them for all products and services .
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 pro-actively provide pricing alternatives , routing solutions and technical assistance to customers.
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 work with teams &amp; guide them for timely response on proposal , quotation or information and with market competitive pricing .
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 Growing export business .
 
 
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 Finance
 
 
 
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 monthly review P&amp;L , productivity results and goals .
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 review and achieve the planned product net revenue and yield .
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 support airfreight team in development of their tactical business plan .
 
 
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 People
 
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 Provide training and guidance for competency enhancement .
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 Identify , develop and coach the team and country level .
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 Ensure that all airfreight team have job description and clear expectations and working with structured development plan .
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 Guidance on industry and market developments to leaders , sales and operations .
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 Delivery of the required training to the sales and operations .
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 Review and participate on airfreight operation appraisals
 
 
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 Compliance :
 
 
 
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 promote compliance in diligently following all the company policies and procedure and be the role model of integrity and pride of all employees .
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 proactively communicate with the team to ensure continuance awareness and understanding of policies and procedure .
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 support and implement all compliance initiatives , changes and trainings .
 
 
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 Culture
 
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 Proactively promote the company&rsquo;s culture attributes
 
 
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 System
 
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 To implement new system changes and enhancement into airfreight department .
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 To be involved and suggest system / process improvement .
 
 
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 Job Requirements
 
 
 
 Qualifications/Experience
 
 
 
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 Expert on all aspects of air products within depth knowledge of the India market
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 Graduate from IATA / FIATA introductory course ( preferred )
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 Minimum 8 years of market knowledge and deep expertise in air freight product (not only from an operational perspective but also commercial )
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 3-5 years experience in managerial position.
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 Air freight market exposure in India market.
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 Fluent in English &ndash; in all forms of communication
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 Proficiency in organizing, planning, prioritizing, assigning and controlling shipments;
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 Good interpersonal skills with different kind of cultures and people;
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 Must have a charismatic and confident personality as well as an exceptional work ethic.
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Airfreight Product Manager - Country

Larsen & Toubro

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 Ensure adherence to established contracts management procedures
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 Review and analyse tender documents from commercial and contractual point of view (Salient conditions, list of clarifications, exceptions and deviations, risk identification and assessment)
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 Prepare proposed risk mitigation plan from contractual point of view
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 Analyse reasons for delays and disruptions, identify client related reasons and issue notification and change orders to the client in consultation with the Project Manager
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 Support Project Manager in all contractual discussions with the client
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 Develop understanding of internal working of owner/ client&rsquo;s project management and other departments (like Legal, Finance,
 
 
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 Operations) to ensure effective discussion/ resolution of contractual claims
 
 
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 Identify insurance requirements for the project, monitor renewal and closure of insurance policies
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 Provide inputs on local tax laws, IMPEX, INCOTERMS, FIDIC etc. to the Project Manager
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 Obtain validation on legal review from Legal function
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 Participate in pre-bid meetings and negotiations with client, seek commercial clarifications
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 Support project team on contract administration throughout the project lifecycle (change orders, scope extensions)
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 Provide inputs to Project Manager to prioritize change orders and build basis for negotiation with the client
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 Provide inputs to enable procurement and formulate &lsquo;back to back&rsquo; T&amp;C for inclusion in agreements with subcontractors/ vendors
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Manager - Contracts

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 Scope Of Work*
 
 
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 Ensure adherence to established contracts management procedures 2. Review and analyse tender documents from commercial and contractual point of view (Salient 3.conditions, list of clarifications, exceptions and deviations, risk identification and assessment).4.Prepare proposed risk mitigation plan from contractual point of view.5.Analyse reasons for delays and disruptions, identify client related reasons and issue notification and change orders to the client in consultation with the Project Manager.
 
 
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 Scope Of Work- Shared Across Functionally
 
 
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 Support Project Manager in all contractual discussions with the client
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 Develop understanding of internal working of owner/ client&rsquo;s project management and other
 
 
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 departments (like Legal, Finance, Operations) to ensure effective discussion/ resolution of contractual
 
 
 claims
 
 
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 Identify insurance requirements for the project, monitor renewal and closure of insurance policies
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 Provide inputs on local tax laws, IMPEX, INCOTERMS, FIDIC etc. to the Project Manager
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 Obtain validation on legal review from Legal function
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 Participate in pre-bid meetings and negotiations with client, seek commercial clarifications
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 Support project team on contract administration throughout the project lifecycle (change orders, scope extensions)
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 Provide inputs to Project Manager to prioritize change orders and build basis for negotiation with the client
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 Provide inputs to enable procurement and formulate &lsquo;back to back&rsquo; T&amp;C for inclusion in agreements with subcontractors/ vendors.
 
 
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 Behavioral
 
 
 Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams
 
 
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 Must be a professional of unquestionable integrity,
 
 
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 credibility, and character
 
 
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 Good interpersonal and negotiation skills
 
 
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 Technical
 
 
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 Experience of drafting of Agreements/ Contract
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 Good working knowledge of Indirect Taxation
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 Handled Insurance Claims
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 Experience of Claims Management
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Contracts Manager

Reliance Industries Limited

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 SECTION I: BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE JOB ROLE
 
 
 
 Job Role Variant: Contracts Engineer
 
 
 Value Stream: Money, Materials &amp; Compliance
 
 
 Job Family: Procurement &amp; Contracts
 
 
 Sub-Job Family: Procurement &amp; Contracts
 
 
 
 SECTION II: PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
 
 
 
 To support the end-to-end contract lifecycle execution i.e. pre and post-award management by understanding requirements, identifying pre qualified vendors, tender preparation, inviting bids, technical &amp; commercial negotiation in line with RIL standards aligned to Procurement &amp; Contracting (P&amp;C) objectives and guidelines
 
 
 
 SECTION III: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE ROLE
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 Pre- Award Management
 
 
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 Assist Category / Contract Manager in sourcing of critical contracts by selection and evaluation of vendors; find target vendors based on brief of package, planning for assigned items as per the target timelines, and preparation of contracting plan in compliance with agreed terms and conditions
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 Support the thorough pre-qualification of vendors by specifying sourcing events, conducting technical validation with help from internal stakeholders
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 Develop Internal Cost Estimates as per defined procedures and processes
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 Float RFQ via the digital RFX systems and arrange RFQ clarification meetings as required
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 Study offers from vendors, and prepare a comparative statement to aid in selection of vendors, optimization of price and other commercial terms
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 Participate in commercial negotiation meetings, negotiate and finalize price as per scope given
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 Highlight any major commercial or contractual risks or issues to the relevant authority and work on developing optimum solution as per Contract procedures and standards
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 Focus on usage of technological tools like e-auction and reverse auction to improve efficiency and transparency
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 Ensure generation of Purchase Order (PO) as per established procedures &amp; processes
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 Use the SAP system optimally to drive efficiency and cost optimization
 
 
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 Post-Award Management
 
 
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 Set up Kick-Off Meeting (KOM) with internal stakeholders and vendors
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 Ensure timely expedition for mobilisation of resources as per contract requirements and attend periodic progress review meetings
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 Participate in vendor sites visits to ensure compliance with agreed contractual terms &amp; conditions
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 Gather feedback from contractor, expediting team, and supplier to identify areas of improvements and implement resolutions as per plan
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 Implement change management processes effectively as per set guidelines, procedures and standards and seek approval for extension of time, and variation in quantity
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 Coordinate with internal stakeholders i.e., project engineers, plant engineers FC&amp;A for resolution of issues as performance security payments, GST queries etc.
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 Review received claims and submit to Engineer In Charge (EIC), arrange various meetings, coordination for documentation as required to ensure timely settlement of claims
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 Identify possible areas of dispute amongst the vendors, contractor(s) take the necessary proactive measures as per the established procedures and guidelines
 
 
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 Supplier Relationship
 
 
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 Engage with vendors on a regular basis to share organizational requirements and work on the identified constraints
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 Gather feedback from Engineer In-Charge (EIC) and supplier, analyse the feedback and share consolidated reports to Project Category Manager and respective Contracts Lead to ensure system of continuous improvement
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 Ensure vendor performance as per end-user needs, identify areas of improvements, and share recommendations with Contract Manager as per overall goals and objectives
 
 
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 Policies, Processes and Procedures
 
 
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 Support the Contract Manager in creating the Procurement Strategy &amp; supporting in execution of overall contracts plan
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 Conduct day-to-day contract activities and follow all relevant policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that contract work is carried out in a consistent and controlled manner
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 Keep self abreast with leading practices, market trends, market suppliers and contribute to the identification of continuous improvement of procurement systems, processes and procedures
 
 
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 Ordering of contracts within timeline &amp; approved budget - Change Management within stipulated timelines - Claims Management - Major Ordering through ARC (Annual Rate Contracts) - Applicable for O&amp;M Team only
 
 
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 SECTION V: OPERATING NETWORK
 
 
 
 Internal: - P&amp;C, Construction Managers, Project Management Team, FC&amp;A,HR &amp; IR, Engineering Teams, Legal
 
 
 External: - Vendors, Consultants
 
 
 
 SECTION VI: KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES
 
 
 
 
 Education Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Bachelor in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical - Masters in Business Administration (Desirable)
 
 
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 Experience
 
 
 
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 1 to 3 years of experience in construction, operations, maintenance, exploration sites or similar field
 
 
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 Functional / Behavioural Competencies Required To Execute The Role
 
 
 
 Functional Competencies
 
 
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 Techno-commercial acumen - Knowledge of Cost Estimation - Market Intelligence - Knowledge of working on platforms as SAP or equivalent - Legal understanding of contractual terms
 
 
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 Behavioral Competencies
 
 
 NA
 
 
 
 SECTION VII: CAREER MOVEMENTS
 
 
 
 
 Feeder Roles
 
 
 
 Graduate Engineer Trainee
 
 
 
 Possible Next Role Movement
 
 
 
 Sr. Contracts Engineer
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Contracts Engineer (Mechanical)

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 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 Job Role:
 
 Buyer
 
 
 
 Job Role ID
 
 
 
 
 SECTION I: BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE JOB ROLE
 
 
 
 
 Job Role Variant:
 
 Senior Buyer
 
 
 
 Manager Job Position:
 
 Buying Manager
 
 
 
 Job Position ID
 
 
 
 
 Value Stream:
 
 Money, Materials &amp; Compliance
 
 
 
 Job Family:
 
 Procurement &amp; Contracts
 
 
 
 Sub-Job Family:
 
 Procurement &amp; Contracts
 
 
 
 Grade/Level
 
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 
 
 
 SECTION II: PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
 
 
 
 To execute the ordering, delivery and contract management process for materials / equipment as per established specifications, budget, qualitative and quantitative standards by identifying, selecting, negotiating and managing vendors, in line with overall MM&amp;C guidelines, objectives and goals
 
 
 
 SECTION III: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE ROLE
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Policies, Processes and Procedures
 
 
 
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 Conduct day-to-day procurement activities and follow all relevant policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that procurement work is carried out in a consistent and controlled manner
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 Keep self abreast with leading practices, market trends, market suppliers and contribute to the identification of continuous improvement of procurement systems, processes and procedures
 
 
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 Procurement &amp; Contracting Operations
 
 
 
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 Liaise with the end user on the monthly/ quarterly annual procurement plans
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 Review the purchase requisitions (PRs) for understanding technical specifications, delivery timelines, budget, qualitative and quantitative parameters
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 Prepare internal cost estimates (ICE) as per established guidelines, process and procedures
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 Evaluate offers on techno-commercial aspects and evaluate areas of opportunity and seek for reducing costs where possible in line with set procedures and guidelines
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 Conduct negotiation with the vendor for a specific category of item and give details to Buying manager for finalizing the deal with the vendor in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets
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 Oversee the end-to-end award lifecycle of the contracts and engage in strategic preparation for ARCs, one time contracts etc.
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 Prepare the term sheet/ note for approval with recommendation for placement of purchase orders (POs) and RFQs (Request For Quotation) as per procurement guidelines and contractual demands
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 Coordinate/follow up with vendors for technical and commercial offers, offer evaluation and technical validation
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 Order finalized items and make appropriate entries in SAP system as per established instructions and procedures
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 Provide timely response and resolution of internal and external audit issues related to procurement and escalate to Buying Manager on need basis
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 Ensure POs and work order close out by resolving issues related to Goods Receipt Note (GRN), invoicing, payment and final documentation.
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 Co-ordinate with the logistics team for freight forwarders and EXIM team for custom clearance
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 Drive and oversee the contract closure process including closeout meetings, contractor performance, observations on safety and final payment
 
 
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 Vendor Management
 
 
 
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 Identify probable vendors, evaluate capabilities, assess risks and qualify as per established standards, goals &amp; objectives
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 Float enquiries for the assigned items (depending on the user requirement) in line with given specifications, budget and quality requirement
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 Match the technical requirements given by the user vis-a-vis the requirements given by the vendor for accuracy and raise any shortcomings to the buying manager as per the set guidelines
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 Follow up and ensure delivery of materials / equipment as per targeted dates and organization requirements
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 Prepare QCS (Quotation statement preparation) and negotiate with vendors on technical and commercial terms and conduct final negotiation through reverse auctions, prepare note for approval and conduct work order creation in SAP
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 Assess vendor performance in line with set standards and contract compliance and ensure timely payment to vendor
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 Guide Buyers on identification, selection, negotiation and management of vendors in compliance to established procedures, policies and company guidelines
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 Co-ordinate with category teams and ARC teams for negotiation strategies and vendor development &amp; review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
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 Conduct (RAs) Reverse Auctions for procurement of assigned category and maintain ARCs for the same
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 Conduct closeout meeting with vendors, discuss their performance feedback and share any observations on account of safety lapses, balance reconciliation etc.
 
 
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 SECTION IV: SUCCESS METRICS
 
 
 
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 Procurement as per the project requirements
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 Cost management (Number of RAs conducted)
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 Timely liquidation of PR as per requirements and value of PR
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 Vendor development and management (timely vendor payments)
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 Timely delivery and completion of ordering as per project plan
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 Maintenance of ARCs (Annual Rate Contract) / Common ARC for assigned categories and items
 
 
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 SECTION V: OPERATING NETWORK
 
 
 
 
 Internal:
 
 P&amp;C, AP Team, MM&amp;C, FC&amp;I, Asset Operations, Engineering, Project Team, Logistics &amp; EXIM, Site Stores, Digital Platform and Process Validation teams etc.
 
 
 
 External:
 
 Contractors, Consultants, BARC and Vendors, etc.
 
 
 
 SECTION VI: KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES
 
 
 
 
 Education Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology (Mechanical / Electrical / Chemical / Civil / Instrumentation / Electronics) and MBA/Diploma in Materials Management
 
 
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 Experience
 
 
 
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 Minimum 4 - 5 years of experience in category based purchasing
 
 
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 Functional / Behavioral Competencies Required To Execute The Role
 
 
 
 
 FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
 
 
 
 
 SECTION VII: CAREER MOVEMENTS
 
 
 
 
 Feeder Roles:
 
 Buyer
 
 
 
 Possible Next Role Movement:
 
 Buying Manager
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Senior Buyer

Tata Communications

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 About The Company
 
 
 
 Tata Communications Redefines Connectivity with Innovation and IntelligenceDriving the next level of intelligence powered by Cloud, Mobility, Internet of Things, Collaboration, Security, Media services and Network services, we at Tata Communications are envisaging a New World of Communications
 
 
 
 Job Title: Manager &ndash; Global Strategic Sourcing
 
 
 
 
 As a Manager &ndash; Global Strategic Sourcing, you will be at the forefront of sourcing new and emerging technologies including SD-WAN, IoT, Wi-Fi, and SIM/eSIM solutions. The role also demands leadership in New Product Introduction (NPI) and Development (NPD) sourcing, enabling Tata Communications to launch differentiated products on time. You will engage globally with suppliers, collaborate cross-functionally, and take end-to-end ownership of sourcing from early supplier engagement to contract finalization&mdash;ensuring speed, compliance, and value.
 
 
 
 
 Location: Mumbai
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Drive sourcing initiatives for new technology categories across global markets, including IoT, SD-WAN, Wi-Fi infrastructure, connected devices, Network Services and SIM/eSIM procurement etc.
 
 
 
 
 Act as a sourcing lead in cross-functional NPI/NPD programs, collaborating closely with engineering, product management, and supply chain teams to ensure supplier readiness for new product launches.
 
 
 
 
 Own the sourcing lifecycle of new technologies or products from concept through mass production, ensuring supplier onboarding, cost targets, lead times, and quality metrics are achieved.
 
 
 
 
 Lead end-to-end sourcing processes including RFx creation, bid evaluations, supplier selection, negotiations, and award recommendation, ensuring compliance with corporate procurement policies and ethical standards.
 
 
 
 
 Partner with global business teams and engineering functions to understand product and service requirements, and translate them into effective sourcing strategies.
 
 
 
 
 Build and manage relationships with global suppliers, ensuring performance, cost-effectiveness, and innovation.
 
 
 
 
 Support and lead contract negotiations including commercial terms, risk mitigation clauses, and service-level agreements.
 
 
 
 
 Continuously scan the market for new suppliers, technologies, and innovations that align with business objectives.
 
 
 
 
 Ensure accurate and timely documentation, reporting, and communication with internal stakeholders across geographies.
 
 
 
 
 Drive cost optimization and risk mitigation through smart sourcing and long-term supplier development strategies.
 
 
 
 
 Establish procurement timelines aligned with NPI/NPD schedules and drive them rigorously to meet time-to-market objectives.
 
 
 
 
 Facilitate early involvement of strategic suppliers in design discussions to leverage their capabilities and influence design for manufacturability and cost.
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
 
 
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering / Supply Chain / Business Management; MBA or equivalent preferred.
 
 
 
 
 Minimum 8 years of experience in global strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management roles, preferably in telecom or technology-driven sectors.
 
 
 
 
 Key Skills (Top 5 Must-Haves)
 
 
 
 
 Strategic Sourcing Expertise &ndash; In-depth knowledge of RFx processes, cost analysis, supplier evaluation, and selection techniques in a global context.
 
 
 
 
 Technology Category Knowledge &ndash; Understanding of sourcing nuances for SD-WAN, IoT, SIM/eSIM, Wi-Fi devices, and connected technology ecosystems.
 
 
 
 
 Contract &amp; Commercial Acumen &ndash; Strong grasp of procurement contracts, negotiations, and commercial risk management.
 
 
 
 
 Ethical Procurement &amp; Supplier Governance &ndash; Commitment to compliance, code of conduct, and sustainable sourcing practices.
 
 
 
 
 Agility &amp; Execution Ownership &ndash; Ability to drive procurement activities with speed, independence, and problem-solving mindset to meet tight NPI timelines.
 
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Manager - Supply Chain Management

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