Buying Manager Job in Reliance Industries Limited

Execute tactical sourcing for particular category - Manage close alignment between Procurement Lead and Project buying teams for optimal sourcing execution in line with category strategies - Guide buyers to execute as per short-term/ long-term Procurement Strategy for tactical sourcing under his/her control including: Supplier / Pricing / Contractual Relationships / Terms and Conditions / Lead Time - Direct and review the following activities for the delegated category of materials/ services: a. Supplier identification b. Supplier qualification assessment and short-listing c. Release of Request for Quotation/ Enquiry d. Receipt of offers from suppliers e. Preparation of comprehensive comparative statements - Assist in the development of sourcing and negotiation strategies for key spend areas and implement negotiation strategies for major buys - Specify and check final commitments with suppliers according to approval thresholds - Enforce inputs of FC&A and Legal teams are obtained Assess set-up of Agreements with the finalized suppliers Conduct Annual Procurement Planning & Budgeting for assigned tactical sourcing categories for the project - Facilitate buyers to plan on the basis of the business requirements, and consolidate them to prepare necessary information - Set targets for each buyer - Check spend vs. budget on a regular basis to capture variations - Develop and implement actions plans to bring spend under control - Propose cost savings programs along with the P&C Planning & Strategy - Achieve total lower cost ownership Manage and develop people within the market segment group - Identify and review necessary capabilities needed within the market segment - Understand current capabilities within the group and define improvement requirements - Align improvement requirements with individuals and define and agree training and career development plan - Set goals, review and manage performance, guide and counsel and provide feedback to them - Ensure high level of employee engagement and satisfaction and retention of key personnel - Analytical bend of mind - Good written and oral communication skills - Knowledge of equipment and process/maintenance activities - Commercial acumen