Technical Buyer

1 month ago

bangalore, India ExxonMobil Corporation Full time

What you will do

Technical Buying Tasks and Responsibilities 

Execute the procurement of goods while ensuring supplier compliance in a cost-effective, timely, and responsive manner to accomplish project or portfolio objectives Prepare bidder lists, setup bidders in eRFX system, verify bidder qualifications, prepare requests for quotation including client provided technical documentation, client education on process, clarification conference calls and other written requests, and conduct bid evaluations including client provided technical evaluation Recommend source selections, lead purchase order negotiations including terms and conditions, setup vendors in vendor master system, assist client with purchase requisition contact, and prepare and issue purchase orders Obtain necessary reviews and approvals of bidder exceptions, bid evaluations, recommendations, purchase orders, and change orders prior to execution Utilize established policies, procedures, systems, and tools to assure maximum contribution including cost savings through negotiation Identify and advise Client and management of purchase order-related risks, including T&C exceptions Development of potential and qualified suppliers, including performance history Identify available surplus material/equipment Maintain purchase order and purchasing process documentation Timeliness, accuracy, and adequacy of the purchasing activities Timeliness, accuracy, and adequacy of purchase order-related problem identification, status reporting, and corrective action Effectiveness of relationships with suppliers, management, clients, and support organizations Gain an understanding of business trends, industry issues and challenges, and supply market trends Compliance with established policies and procedures  Participation in vendor kickoff meetings and management of detailed transition to expeditor Administration of post award activities: change order management, claims management, PO closeout and recording of business value

Technical Expediting Tasks and Responsibilities

Ensure that every project has an adequate and timely flow of materials and equipment. Coordinate material movement throughout the project life cycle, pro-actively follow up on material orders and verifies delivery. If issues arise, works to identify and resolve Develops a detailed Expediting Plan for projects as required Interfaces with field staff, document control, project controls and inspection at the supplier's fabrication facility Facilitates on-going status meetings with Suppliers and project team Identifies material delivery requirements from engineering specifications and/or schedules Identifies vendor milestones that are late and works with the Project Team as to how to mitigate the delay Reviews the key milestones outlined in the Suppliers fabrication schedule to ensure all parties understand the field expediting activities and requirements Works with scheduling to create and maintain current procurement schedules Works with Technical Buyer for any change orders that may arise Creates and maintains related material status reports, discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection, quality, project team and vendors to determine root causes and take corrective action when required Track open POs by using internal tools (Expediting Tracking, Monitoring and Feedback tools). Add Freight Forwarder and 3rd party Carrier tools Actively steward Expediting KPIs, prioritize critical / aged POs and escalate with vendors in a timely manner in order to prevent delays Monitor vendor data requirements, production schedules, drawings and submit documentation for review upon receipt Responsible for review of vendor documentation requirements and prioritization (Priority 1 or 2 documents as an example). Tracking of dates that drawings need to be submitted from the vendor to document control Coordinates vendor shop visits to verify fabrication progress

About You


Skills and Qualifications

Bachelors in Engineering (preferably mechanical, electrical, chemical ) with minimum 6 CGPA Strong analytical, leadership, negotiation, and communication skills A minimum of 4 years of equipment and procurement and expediting experience ideally in the O&G sector Strong proficiency in procurement and negotiations skills Outstanding initiative, drive and resilience in day-to-day-activities to meet tight deadlines Must be a self-starter and be able to work in a matrixed virtual organization Strong knowledge of Indian and international equipment & materials suppliers Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to share appropriate messages to various levels of leadership as well as external parties Proactively communicate and collaborate within Projects organization, functions ( legal, controllers, etc) and Procurement category families to maximize commercial outcomes  Analyze data on market intelligence from other internal groups and use results to optimize project execution strategies  Knowledge of and ability to operate in enterprise resource planning systems such as SAP Buying - Commercial – equipment & material procurement, negotiation and influence, bid development and evaluation, supplier relationship management, procurement strategy development Expediting - Knowledge of expediting and understanding of the various subcomponents within the expediting process such as vendor drawings/documents, suborder status, fabrication, inspection & test plans, etc Expediting - Must have performed expediting roles for projects Expediting - Experience in equipment and materials procurement is a plus

Preferred Qualifications/Experience:

Procurement / commercial functional expertise Proficient in oral and written communication  Strong analytical skills and understanding of total system cost concept. Effective negotiation, advocacy and influencing skills. Knowledge of purchase to pay process including enterprise resource planning systems (SAP)  Drive, resilience, communication skills, ability to integrate easily. Service excellence, sound decision maker, strong collaborator

Your benefits

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance and life. We offer you: 

Competitive compensation 

Medical plans, maternity leave and benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment benefits 

Retirement benefits 

Global networking & cross-functional opportunities

Annual vacations & holidays

Day care assistance program

Training and development program

Tuition assistance program

Workplace flexibility policy

Relocation program

Transportation facility

Please note benefits may change from time to time without notice, subject to applicable laws. The benefits programs are based on the Company’s eligibility guidelines. 

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