Strategic Buyer (Capex Electrical)

Accountability Cluster

Major Activities / Tasks

Establishing best-in-class sourcing strategies for Capex Procurement Categories (Electrical Equipments supply and services and contracts).

Float RFQ, prepare comparative statements, ensure approval as per DOA & follow up for deliveries.

Long-term contracts & Savings & Target

Identify opportunities for Long-term contracts

Continuous endeavour for cost reduction and achieving savings as per guidelines.

Performance measures against goal / targets

Resolution of transactional issues

Resolve issues related to local taxes, withholding taxes etc. involves interaction with CFTs like finance and taxation.

Interaction with vendors & finance for resolving any payment-related issues.

De-Risking & Business Continuity plans

Anticipate cost escalations and materials / service unavailability and implement the required strategy to ensure the least business risk.

Continuous Engagement with the CFT team for timely execution of alternate vendor development wherever possible.

Build & nurture strategic relations with key vendors to ensure preferential treatment to Cipla in terms of technical assistance, pricing & delivery of materials

Regularly connect with vendors to ensure correct exchange of information and continuously share their performance and our expectations.

Providing Vendors, with the upcoming requirement for their proper planning.

Stakeholder Management

Engage with internal stakeholders including finance, Production, Engineering, Logistics, Import clearance etc. for issue resolutions and ensure concerns are addressed with proper resolution.

Sustainability Activities as per EHS & CS team guidelines

Site and Vendor Visits

Field visits (own sites / vendor sites) if required

Educational qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

Relevant experience :

Min 10 years Experience in procurement or Supply chain management, preferably within Electrical Equipements procurement & Contracts finalization. Experience in Pharma & knowledge in SAP would be an added advantage. Should have good oral and written communication skills, MS office skills