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Reliance Industries Limited

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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
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 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
 </li>
 <li>
 Keep self abreast with leading practices, market trends, market suppliers and contribute to the identification of continuous improvement of procurement systems, processes and procedures
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Procurement &amp; Contracting Operations
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Liaise with the end user on the monthly/ quarterly annual procurement plans
 </li>
 <li>
 Review the purchase requisitions (PRs) for understanding technical specifications, delivery timelines, budget, qualitative and quantitative parameters
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare internal cost estimates (ICE) as per established guidelines, process and procedures
 </li>
 <li>
 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
 </li>
 <li>
 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
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee the end-to-end award lifecycle of the contracts and engage in strategic preparation for ARCs, one time contracts etc.
 </li>
 <li>
 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
 </li>
 <li>
 Coordinate/follow up with vendors for technical and commercial offers, offer evaluation and technical validation
 </li>
 <li>
 Order finalized items and make appropriate entries in SAP system as per established instructions and procedures
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide timely response and resolution of internal and external audit issues related to procurement and escalate to Buying Manager on need basis
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure POs and work order close out by resolving issues related to Goods Receipt Note (GRN), invoicing, payment and final documentation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Co-ordinate with the logistics team for freight forwarders and EXIM team for custom clearance
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive and oversee the contract closure process including closeout meetings, contractor performance, observations on safety and final payment
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Vendor Management
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Identify probable vendors, evaluate capabilities, assess risks and qualify as per established standards, goals &amp; objectives
 </li>
 <li>
 Float enquiries for the assigned items (depending on the user requirement) in line with given specifications, budget and quality requirement
 </li>
 <li>
 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
 </li>
 <li>
 Follow up and ensure delivery of materials / equipment as per targeted dates and organization requirements
 </li>
 <li>
 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
 </li>
 <li>
 Assess vendor performance in line with set standards and contract compliance and ensure timely payment to vendor
 </li>
 <li>
 Guide Buyers on identification, selection, negotiation and management of vendors in compliance to established procedures, policies and company guidelines
 </li>
 <li>
 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
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct (RAs) Reverse Auctions for procurement of assigned category and maintain ARCs for the same
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct closeout meeting with vendors, discuss their performance feedback and share any observations on account of safety lapses, balance reconciliation etc.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 SECTION IV: SUCCESS METRICS
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Procurement as per the project requirements
 </li>
 <li>
 Cost management (Number of RAs conducted)
 </li>
 <li>
 Timely liquidation of PR as per requirements and value of PR
 </li>
 <li>
 Vendor development and management (timely vendor payments)
 </li>
 <li>
 Timely delivery and completion of ordering as per project plan
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintenance of ARCs (Annual Rate Contract) / Common ARC for assigned categories and items
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 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
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology (Mechanical / Electrical / Chemical / Civil / Instrumentation / Electronics) and MBA/Diploma in Materials Management
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Experience
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Minimum 4 - 5 years of experience in category based purchasing
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Functional / Behavioral Competencies Required To Execute The Role
 
 
 
 
 FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
 
 
 
 
 SECTION VII: CAREER MOVEMENTS
 
 
 
 
 Feeder Roles:
 
 Buyer
 
 
 
 Possible Next Role Movement:
 
 Buying Manager
</div>

Senior Buyer

<div>
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 Job Role:
 
 Senior Buyer
 
 
 
 Job Role ID
 
 
 
 
 SECTION I: BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE JOB ROLE
 
 
 
 
 Job Role Variant:
 
 Senior Buyer
 
 
 
 Manager Job Position
 
 
 
 
 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: JOB ROLE SCOPE
 
 
 
 
 Number Of Direct Reportees
 
 
 
 
 Financial Metrics (Budget, Revenue, etc.):
 
 
 
 
 Number Of Indirect Reportees
 
 
 
 
 Geographic Scope (Global, Regional, Domestic - mention countries in scope):
 
 Domestic (India)
 
 
 
 SECTION III: PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
 
 
 
 To execute the ordering and delivery 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 IV: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE ROLE
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Policies, Processes and Procedures
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 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
 </li>
 <li>
 Keep self abreast with leading practices, market trends, market suppliers and contribute to the identification of continuous improvement of procurement systems, processes and procedures
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Procurement Operations
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Liaise with the end user on the monthly/ quarterly annual procurement plans
 </li>
 <li>
 Review the purchase requisitions (PRs) for understanding technical specifications, delivery timelines, budget, qualitative and quantitative parameters
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare internal cost estimates (ICE) as per established guidelines, process and procedures
 </li>
 <li>
 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
 </li>
 <li>
 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
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare the term sheet/ note for approval with recommendation for placement of purchase orders (POs)
 </li>
 <li>
 Order finalized items and make appropriate entries in SAP system as per established instructions and procedures
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide timely response and resolution of internal and external audit issues related to procurement and escalate to Buying Manager on need basis
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Vendor Management
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Identify probable vendors, evaluate capabilities, assess risks and qualify as per established standards, goals &amp; objectives
 </li>
 <li>
 Float enquiries for the assigned items (depending on the user requirement) in line with given specifications, budget and quality requirement
 </li>
 <li>
 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
 </li>
 <li>
 Follow up and ensure delivery of materials / equipment as per targeted dates and organization requirements
 </li>
 <li>
 Assess vendor performance in line with set standards and contract compliance and ensure timely payment to vendor
 </li>
 <li>
 Guide Buyers on identification, selection, negotiation and management of vendors in compliance to established procedures, policies and company guidelines
 </li>
 <li>
 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
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 SECTION V: SUCCESS METRICS
 
 
 
 N/A
 
 
 
 SECTION VI: OPERATING NETWORK
 
 
 
 
 Internal:
 
 - P&amp;C, MM&amp;C, asset operations, engineering, etc.
 
 
 
 External:
 
 - Vendors, etc.
 
 
 
 SECTION VII: KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES
 
 
 
 
 Education Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology (Mechanical / Electrical / Chemical / Civil / Instrumentation / Electronics)
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Experience
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 3-7 years of experience in category based purchasing
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Functional / Behavioral Competencies Required To Execute The Role
 
 
 
 
 FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
 
 
 
 
 SECTION VIII: CAREER MOVEMENTS
 
 
 
 
 Feeder Roles:
 
 Buyer
 
 
 
 Possible Next Role Movement:
 
 Buying Manager
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Buyer

Shoppers Stop

<div>
 
 Buyer will be responsible for curating a competitive and innovative product range, mapping market competition, negotiating costs and delivery schedules with vendors, ensuring timely deliveries, maintaining buysheets, managing inventory, overseeing pre-production (PP) and fit approvals, ensuring all products meet quality standards, and managing promotions and markdowns. The Apparel Buyer will also collaborate with Marketing and Design teams to develop visual merchandising promotions aligned with themes and product launches. This role is crucial for achieving both top-line and bottom-line targets.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 Product/ Range Curation:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Curate a diverse and appealing range of apparel products based on market trends, customer preferences, and seasonal demands.
 </li>
 <li>
 Analyse sales data and market feedback to make informed decisions on product selection with best seller management.
 </li>
 <li>
 Range build is the primary responsibility of the buyer
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Competition Mapping:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Conduct regular market research to monitor and analyse competitor activities, pricing strategies, and product offerings.
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify gaps and opportunities in the market to ensure a competitive edge.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Vendor Management:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
 </li>
 <li>
 Negotiate favourable terms for pricing, quality, and delivery schedules.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure vendors comply with company standards and policies.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Cost and Delivery Management:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Negotiate and finalize costs to achieve the best possible margins while maintaining product quality.
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor and ensure adherence to delivery schedules to meet inventory requirements.
 </li>
 <li>
 Address and resolve any issues related to delays or discrepancies in deliveries.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Buysheet Maintenance:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Maintain accurate and up-to-date buysheets to track orders, costs, delivery schedules, and product details.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure all relevant information is correctly recorded and accessible for reporting and decision-making.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Pre-Production (PP) and Fit Approvals:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Oversee the pre-production and fit approval process to ensure all products meet the company's quality and design standards.
 </li>
 <li>
 Coordinate with design, production, and quality teams to address any issues and make necessary adjustments.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Inventory Management:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Monitor and manage inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability.
 </li>
 <li>
 Implement trade strategies to improve inventory turnover and minimize obsolescence.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Quality Standards and Process Adherence:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Ensure all products meet the company&rsquo;s quality standards and specifications.
 </li>
 <li>
 Implement and follow established processes and protocols for product development, sourcing, and procurement.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Promotions and Markdowns Management:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Plan and manage markdowns to optimize inventory levels and maximize profitability.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with the marketing and sales teams to ensure effective execution of promotions and markdowns.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Visual Merchandising:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Work closely with Marketing and Design teams to develop visual merchandising promotions in line with themes and product launches.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure that visual merchandising aligns with brand standards and enhances the customer shopping experience.
 </li>
 <li>
 Coordinate store displays and layouts to effectively showcase products and promotions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Actively work with marketing team for strategy and product promotions
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Trade Management:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Collaborate with the planning and operation teams to develop effective trade strategies and promotions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor and analyse sales performance to adjust buying strategies accordingly.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure optimal stock levels to maximize sales opportunities and minimize excess inventory.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Financial Targets:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Contribute to the achievement of both top-line (sales) and bottom-line (profit) targets.
 </li>
 <li>
 Regularly review financial performance and take corrective actions to address any variances.
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare and present reports on sales performance, inventory status, and market trends to senior management.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Graduate/Diploma in design/apparel merchandising, NIFT (GMT/FD/Textile /KDT/D&amp;D), Pearl academy (IFTP)
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Competencies:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Market Awareness: Understanding of current market trends and customer preferences.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement effective buying strategies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Relationship Building: Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal teams.
 </li>
 <li>
 Problem-Solving: Capable of addressing and resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
 </li>
 <li>
 Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of financial principles and the ability to manage budgets and financial targets.
 </li>
 <li>
 Quality Focus: Commitment to ensuring all products meet the highest quality standards.
 </li>
 <li>
 Promotional Insight: Ability to develop and manage effective promotional and markdown strategies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Visual Merchandising: Expertise in developing and implementing visual merchandising strategies.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Buyer-Loungewear & Lingerie

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 End-to-end supply management of respective category Materials within parameters of targeted cost, quality and time, while participating in category management activities as directed by the Procurement Lead.
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Formulate the respective category Procurement Strategy
 </li>
 <li>
 Track supply market dynamics and global trends in the respective category of Direct items
 </li>
 <li>
 Understand the likely impact on sourcing operations in the immediate and medium term
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct ongoing supply market analysis
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop detailed supply market profile of all materials under his/her control
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide inputs for formulation of Procurement Strategy for category under his/her control including:
 </li>
 <li>
 Vendors
 </li>
 <li>
 Pricing/ Cost
 </li>
 <li>
 Contractual Relationships
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead Time
 </li>
 <li>
 Inventory Levels etc.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 2 Guide Buyer/Senior Buyer in Undertaking respective Category Management related activities like:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Undertake category portfolio analysis, and classify items into bottleneck, strategic, routine, leverage etc.
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare internal cost estimates (ICE)
 </li>
 <li>
 Consolidate / optimize category-wise spend across the Organization
 </li>
 <li>
 Explore alternative sources of procurement
 </li>
 <li>
 Standardize contract templates and SLAs and obtain approvals
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 3 Provide inputs for Annual Procurement Planning &amp; Budgeting
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Conduct annual requirement planning of respective category of Direct items, based on Annual business Plan
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide pricing inputs for development of an Annual Procurement Budget
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare a basis for the pricing inputs by conducting ongoing category market analysis
 </li>
 <li>
 Review the approved Budget and make necessary changes in the respective Annual Materials Plan
 </li>
 <li>
 Analyze spend vs budget on a regular basis to capture variations, and develop actions plans to bring spend under control, if required
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 4 Undertake activities for sourcing events, vendor identification, technical and commercial negotiation and vendor selection
 
 
 5 Manage timely delivery of procured Direct items
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Address any issues regarding delivery management, timely receipt, quantity, quality etc.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 6 Monitor procurement dashboards for delivering targeted operational performance levels
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Constantly monitor the dashboards prepared by the Operations Centre regarding the end-to-end supply management of respective category of items
 </li>
 <li>
 Keep track of vendor portfolio management, and prepare a case for change required, if any
 </li>
 <li>
 Constantly monitor Quality Reports (prepared by site QA teams) and take immediate necessary action with vendors in case of quality issues and rejection of items
 </li>
 <li>
 In case of rejections, adjust orders and delivery schedules with respect to other vendors
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 7 Develop and manage vendor relationships for the respective category
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Manage positive vendor relationships at the working level
 </li>
 <li>
 Engage with vendors on a regular basis to share organizational requirements and understand their constraints
 </li>
 <li>
 Implement specific programs for cost reduction &amp; quality control for vendors
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor &amp; report vendor performance and compliance with respect to contracted SLAs
 </li>
 <li>
 Consolidate vendor base and institute powerful vendor development processes
 </li>
 <li>
 Uphold ethical values in procurement dealings and operations in line with the corporate values
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 8 Use technology extensively to increase efficiency &amp; control costs
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Use the SAP system optimally to drive efficiency and cost optimization in the entire procure-to-pay transaction process
 </li>
 <li>
 Focus on usage of technological tools like e # auction and reverse auction to improve efficiency, bring down costs and improve transparency
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 9 Liaison between procurement group and other departments
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Ensure real time visibility to the plants/ sites on material availability status
 </li>
 <li>
 Liaise with COE group, plants and businesses for harmonious implementation of initiatives
 </li>
 <li>
 Liaise with the taxation departments (EXIM, Customs etc.) and provide necessary documents required for licenses obtaining, BoE preparation etc.
 </li>
 <li>
 Coordinate with the Trade Finance group in businesses for preparation of LCs
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 10 Facilitate people development
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Build and develop team with experience in the field of respective category procurement
 </li>
 <li>
 Build commercial intelligence within the team
 </li>
 <li>
 Motivate Procurement Analysts to perform better &amp; take up higher responsibilities
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor their performance on a constant basis, and counsel them as required
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Buying Mgr. - Elastomers

<div>
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 Job Role:
 
 Buyer
 
 
 
 Job Role ID
 
 
 
 
 SECTION I: BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE JOB ROLE
 
 
 
 
 Job Role Variant:
 
 Contracts Engineer
 
 
 
 Manager Job Position:
 
 Contracts 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 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
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 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
 </li>
 <li>
 Support the thorough pre-qualification of vendors by specifying sourcing events, conducting technical validation with help from internal stakeholders
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop Internal Cost Estimates as per defined procedures and processes
 </li>
 <li>
 Float RFQ via the digital RFX systems and arrange RFQ clarification meetings as required
 </li>
 <li>
 Study offers from vendors, and prepare a comparative statement to aid in selection of vendors, optimization of price and other commercial terms
 </li>
 <li>
 Participate in commercial negotiation meetings, negotiate and finalize price as per scope given
 </li>
 <li>
 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
 </li>
 <li>
 Focus on usage of technological tools like e-auction and reverse auction to improve efficiency and transparency
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure generation of Purchase Order (PO) as per established procedures &amp; processes
 </li>
 <li>
 Use the SAP system optimally to drive efficiency and cost optimization
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Post-Award Management
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Set up Kick-Off Meeting (KOM) with internal stakeholders and vendors
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure timely expedition for mobilisation of resources as per contract requirements and attend periodic progress review meetings
 </li>
 <li>
 Participate in vendor sites visits to ensure compliance with agreed contractual terms &amp; conditions
 </li>
 <li>
 Gather feedback from contractor, expediting team, and supplier to identify areas of improvements and implement resolutions as per plan
 </li>
 <li>
 Implement change management processes effectively as per set guidelines, procedures and standards and seek approval for extension of time, and variation in quantity
 </li>
 <li>
 Coordinate with internal stakeholders i.e., project engineers, plant engineers FC&amp;A for resolution of issues as performance security payments, GST queries etc.
 </li>
 <li>
 Review received claims and submit to Engineer In Charge (EIC), arrange various meetings, coordination for documentation as required to ensure timely settlement of claims
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify possible areas of dispute amongst the vendors, contractor(s) take the necessary proactive measures as per the established procedures and guidelines
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Supplier Relationship
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Engage with vendors on a regular basis to share organizational requirements and work on the identified constraints
 </li>
 <li>
 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
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure vendor performance as per end-user needs, identify areas of improvements, and share recommendations with Contract Manager as per overall goals and objectives
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Policies, Processes and Procedures
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Support the Contract Manager in creating the Procurement Strategy &amp; supporting in execution of overall contracts plan
 </li>
 <li>
 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
 </li>
 <li>
 Keep self abreast with leading practices, market trends, market suppliers and contribute to the identification of continuous improvement of procurement systems, processes and procedures
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 SECTION IV: SUCCESS METRICS
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Ordering of contracts within timeline &amp; approved budget
 </li>
 <li>
 Change Management within stipulated timelines
 </li>
 <li>
 Claims Management
 </li>
 <li>
 Major Ordering through ARC (Annual Rate Contracts) - Applicable for O&amp;M Team only
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 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
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor in Engineering or Technology
 </li>
 <li>
 Masters in Business Administration (Desirable)
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Experience
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 4 to 6 years of experience in construction, operations, maintenance, exploration sites or similar field
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Functional / Behavioural Competencies Required To Execute The Role
 
 
 
 Functional Competencies
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Techno-commercial acumen
 </li>
 <li>
 Knowledge of Cost Estimation
 </li>
 <li>
 Market Intelligence
 </li>
 <li>
 Knowledge of working on platforms as SAP or equivalent
 </li>
 <li>
 Legal understanding of contractual terms
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Behavioral Competencies
 
 
 NA
 
 
 
 SECTION VII: CAREER MOVEMENTS
 
 
 
 
 Feeder Roles:
 
 Graduate Engineer Trainee
 
 
 
 Possible Next Role Movement:
 
 Sr. Contracts Engineer
</div>

Contracts Engineer

Crisil

<div>
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 We are seeking a highly skilled, analytical, and strategically minded professional to support senior leadership in driving strategic initiatives, business growth, financial analysis, and operational excellence. This role combines strategy planning, research, project management, executive support, and data-driven decision-making. You will work closely with the Office of the Chief of Staff, and cross-functional leaders to help shape organizational strategy, support high-visibility initiatives, and ensure seamless execution of priorities.
 
 
 This position offers significant exposure to executive leadership, global projects, and high-impact business initiatives across Product, Commercial, Operations, and Corporate Strategy.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 Financial Management
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Track and analyze financial performance, including revenue, expenses, EBITA, and budget variances.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting and scenario planning.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide insights and recommendations derived from historical data, trends, and business fundamentals.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Strategy Planning &amp; Business Execution
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Develop strategy materials in partnership with senior leadership, including quarterly business reviews, KPI dashboards, and board/executive presentations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Track and report progress of strategic initiatives, organizational OKRs, KPIs, and operating milestones.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support strategic decision-making with insights from internal data, market intelligence, and competitive analysis.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Research &amp; Market/Competitive Intelligence
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Conduct research on industry trends, competitors, market conditions, and customer insights.
 </li>
 <li>
 Gather internal and external intelligence to support strategic planning and leadership decision-making.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support M&amp;A pipeline activities including target screening, preliminary valuation, analysis, and due diligence coordination.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Project &amp; Program Management
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Coordinate and track strategic and operational projects across multiple teams, ensuring milestones are met.
 </li>
 <li>
 Facilitate communication and collaboration across cross-functional stakeholders.
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare executive project updates, performance summaries, and risk assessments.
 </li>
 <li>
 Executive Support, Briefings &amp; Meeting Management
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare briefing documents for executive meetings with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders.
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 Draft agendas, meeting materials, minutes, and follow-up action trackers.
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 Ensure timely follow-through on decisions and commitments, using structured systems to monitor outcomes.
 
 
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 Data Collection, Analytics &amp; Reporting
 
 
 
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 Build dashboards, reports, and databases to track operational metrics and business performance.
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 Analyze KPIs such as revenue growth, client health, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
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 Identify trends, opportunities, risks, and actionable insights.
 
 
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 Technology &amp; Innovation
 
 
 
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 Utilize AI-driven research tools, analytics platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), and automation solutions to enhance efficiency.
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 Adopt emerging technologies to improve strategic planning, reporting, and decision support.
 
 
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 Special Projects &amp; Cross-Functional Initiatives
 
 
 
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 Support business development, competitive assessments, and market research assignments.
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 Contribute to M&amp;A integration, including communication, operational alignment, and performance tracking.
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 Build strong relationships with internal departments to ensure alignment and effective execution.
 
 
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 Preferred Qualifications:
 
 
 
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 MBA or Master's degree in a related field.
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 2-3 years of experience in financial services, professional services, or related field
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 Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
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 Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
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 Familiarity with project management methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum.
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 Good track record of delivering multiple projects independently
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 Expert proficiency in MS Office suite, specifically PowerPoint and Excel
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 Able to demonstrate excellent analytical and quantitative capabilities, including the ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and make recommendations
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 Experience in AI-driven research, machine learning applications, or analytics tools and dashboards (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) preferred
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 Ability to communicate strategic narratives clearly and simply in PowerPoint with slide design capabilities and attention to detail
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 Ability to deliver results with short lead-times
 
 
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 What&rsquo;s In It For You
 
 
 
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 Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.
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 Opportunities to contribute to global, high-impact initiatives across multiple business units.
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 Broad experience across strategy, finance, operations, and executive support.
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 A dynamic role ideal for someone aiming to grow into strategy, chief-of-staff, or leadership-track positions.
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Executive Assistant

Landor

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 Landor is looking for a Senior Designer to join our Mumbai Studio. Could this be you?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are Landor.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 World-leading brand experts, underpinned by the most expansive strategic &amp; creative capabilities in our category.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We make brands more valuable and less vulnerable.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We build brands differently.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We work with our clients to define and solve their business problems through the lens of brand.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We strategically join the dots between our design, experience, governance and measurement capabilities, and always connect our brand work to business outcomes.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Landor companies also include amp (sonic branding), bdg (workplace &amp; architectural experts), Deep Local (creative technologists) and ManvsMachine (3D motion design).
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are part of WPP.
 
 
 
 Landor, Global Design Studio is looking for a talented Senior Designer to join our multi-skilled and multicultural studio. The ideal candidate will be as excited as we are about how design will help shape the future and will be an integral member of our branding team, helping us create outstanding, strategically driven creative work for our clients. The ideal candidate will explore and conceptualise design solutions. Lead, develop and take a design strategy to deliver the best possible creative solutions.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What you&rsquo;ll do:
 
 
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 As part of our creative team, support Design Directors and fellow Designers to come up with innovative creative solutions that support project goals.
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 Conduct conceptual exploration, coming up with alternative design solutions to ensure no stone is left unturned.
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 Evaluate design options, develop and push to find &lsquo;big ideas&rsquo; based on design strategy and creative brief.
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 Evaluate and develop competitive and breakthrough design strategies and plans.
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 Partner and interact with internal teams and clients to showcase your passion for creative excellence, branding, packaging, and visual communication.
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 What you&rsquo;ll need:
 
 
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 Previous experience in a similar role within a brand/design agency.
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 Strong grasp of AI tools to support and enhance the creative process.
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 Outstanding Adobe Creative Suite skills, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
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 An impressive branding and packaging portfolio, demonstrating recent work with a track record of creative idea generation, strategy and development.
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 We believe the best work happens when we&rsquo;re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We build brands. We build futures. Landor, a WPP company, is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics, committed to a culture of respect where everyone belongs and can progress in their careers.
 
 
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Senior Designer

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