Senior Contract Engineer

Job Profile: Procurement & Contracts Engineer

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Key Job Accountabilities

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Assist the sourcing of critical contracts in line with guidance from the Category Manager and Contracts Manager.
• Develop demand profiles and specify sourcing events.
• Monitor both technical and commercial (price) evaluations of bids.
• Support the Contract Engineer in negotiations and selection of suppliers for major items.
• Ensure accuracy and thoroughness in purchase order (PO) generation.

Services Procurement & Strategy Development

• Understand and analyze requirements for services procurement relating to critical items.
• Provide critical input to the Contracts Manager for forming comprehensive procurement strategies.
• Align procurement activities with established timelines and spend planning.
• Shortlist initial supplier options and give time/spend estimates for assigned procurement needs.
• Oversee the preparation and execution of contract plans.

Order Execution & Expediting Coordination

• Process purchase requisitions and manage lists of expiring contracts.
• Prepare and release RFQs/Enquiries to shortlisted vendors.
• Evaluate vendor offers; create comparative statements for optimal vendor selection and price negotiation.
• Develop robust internal cost estimates.
• Participate in and support commercial negotiation meetings.
• Negotiate and finalize prices within authorized limits, establish agreements and SLAs with selected vendors.
• Prepare and release final purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain coordination between inbound logistics and other commercial departments.

Post-Award Contract Management

• Monitor project contract performance post-award to ensure compliance and quality.
• Implement a supplier feedback mechanism for continuous improvement.
• Gather and review feedback from contractors, expediting teams, and vendors to assess performance.

Change Order Management

• Engage in routine planning and review meetings.
• Coordinate vendor information and confirmations regarding changes.
• Assess and act on emergency procurement situations to avoid disruptions.

Vendor Relationship Management

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with vendors.
• Engage regularly with vendors to communicate organizational requirements and understand their operational challenges.
• Collect, review, and relay feedback from field and supplier teams to key managers.
• Ensure contractors meet end-user needs; identify areas for improvement and suggest these to the Contract Manager.
• Uphold ethical standards in all procurement and contractual dealings in accordance with company values.

Technology & Process Optimization

• Use SAP and similar ERP systems optimally to improve procurement efficiency and control costs.
• Leverage technological tools like e-auctions and reverse auctions for enhanced transparency and process efficiency.

Guidance & Supervision

• Provide direction and support to Contract Engineers on critical contracts, ensuring adherence to best practices and company standards.

Required Qualifications

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Education

Necessary: B.E. / B.Tech (Civil Engineering)

Experience

5–9 years in construction/operation/maintenance roles, preferably within manufacturing or exploration sites

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong understanding of procurement processes, contract management, and vendor development.
• Excellent skills in negotiations, technical/commercial evaluations, and supplier relationship management.
• Proficiency in using SAP or similar procurement tools and exposure to e-auctions/reverse auctions.
• Upholds high ethical standards and demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement and teamwork.
• This role demands both technical expertise and strong commercial acumen, with a focus on driving procurement excellence, managing supplier performance, and ensuring seamless project execution.