Summary of the Role:-

Responsible for managing procurement function of CAPEX Expansion Projects /Facility Expansion at the optimal value (lowest optimal cost along with timely delivery, competitive advantage). Once the project is over resource  would need to work at plant site or will take up a new project. Follow established policies, procedures, and guidelines to manage and optimize procurement activities and processes Responsible to guide coach and ensure procurement specialist and sourcing managers align the RPF package to Lubrizol processes, manage timeliness and responsiveness from Vendors by guiding the sourcing specialist. Responsible for managing supplier relationship for all Vendors related to the project and ensuring cost, quality and delivery targets are adhered

 

Responsibilities / Accountabilities: -

 

Manage and lead activities of CAPEX Spend:  and ensure process and timeline adherence from RPF to Execution stage. Procure to Pay cycle. Ensure Project costs targets are met and adhered to. Reviewing, vendor management process to ensure analysis of cost comparison and delivery adherence are being evaluated and analysed for procurement proposals for management approvals and reviews for materials and services to be purchased. To manage the Procurement function within SAP - along the Corporate Sourcing guidelines. Explore Cost saving technique/Identify alternate vendors sourcing to mitigate risk & reduce cost. Contractor /Service provider sourcing: Emphasis and adherence on Safety Criteria/Ethics compliance /Due Diligence. Ensure legal terms and conditions adherence by vendors/contractors/service providers and guide the procurement team members. Strong Focus on to meet laid down Procurement KPI’s and Site KPI’s. Manage ongoing relationship with supplier, vendor, contractors to ensure satisfactory results. Train and educate others/users about purchasing Process / Build strong internal Customer relationships. Work closely with legal department and execute service agreements and contracts Multiple project team’s stakeholder management and collaboration with engineering function. Integral part of CAPEX Project Team to ensure that the project meets the budget and schedule timelines. Collaborate with the global category teams and purchasing team for alignment of process category strategy and STRAP initiatives as appropriate.

 

Requirements (education, experience, competencies and specific job requirements):

Education / Certification:

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering Added qualification will be an advantage

 

Experience and Skills:  

 

Minimum 15 to 16 years of Core CAPEX PROJECT procurement experience. (MNC Experience preferred). Knowledge of legal Aspects of Purchasing. Exposure of End to End: Procure to Pay. Sound Technical Knowledge on Equipment, supplies and services. Strong Analytical and Organizational Skills. Proficient with SAP. Fluent in English with Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills. Mulitple stakeholder Management.

 

Competencies for the Role:

 

Engages and Influence (Managing Multiple Internal & External Stakeholder/Sound Negotiation Skills.) Communicates Effectively. Collaborates (locally and globally) Delivers Results.

Team Player and engages in people and team development.