Job descriptionFloats enquiries to perspective bidders with detailed terms and conditions and expected delaysPrepares response analysis from data and past experiences, if anyNegotiates for any deviations from the contractAssists in final negotiations with vendorsPrepares the final cost sheetCoordination with all the concerned departments on regular basisIssues PO to the vendorFollows up with vendor on regular basis.Informs Accounts department to application of appropriate clauses in the contract onto deviations, if anyCoordinates with Projects department for their requirements at various project sites.Analyzes quotes from outsourcing agencies for maintenance of some sites and awards the contract to the agency offering most competitive prices.Prepares database of equipment suppliers for various application area projects.Fairly good understanding of taxation structures in various sourcing destinationsPreparation of comparative statementsCost modelling from past data bankTechnical ability to evaluate offers at the first levelKnowledge about manufacturing range & QR of vendorsManaging vendor relationship at senior level