Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of resources and be responsible in establishing and managing the approved suppliers listing for the Company.
- Reviews and approves the request for supplier registration and the evaluation process.
- Leads the development of new supply sources through working interactions with existing and future suppliers.
- Responsible for efficient utilization of third-party Supplier Management modules and implement process improvements as and when necessary.
- Conduct supplier performance evaluations periodically and manage corrective actions if needed with the support of other functions.
- Ensure the systems and tools being used by SCM like SAP, Bassnet, SMART GEP, etc. are aligned with the procedures and implement enhancements as needed.
- Establish, Review and maintain all the procedures and processes required for efficient functioning of the supply chain. Propose and implement process improvement plans in line with the Company's policy.
- Coordination with internal functions and external partners to maintain and implement process improvements In SAP related to Supply Chain.
- Generate review and publish weekly monthly and yearly reports / presentations for better understanding of the performance of the supply chain and for process improvement.
- Coordinate within supply chain to understand inefficiencies & process improvement requirements and implement corrective measures.
- Be responsible for liaising with Internal and External auditors by providing details / data as required, coordination between auditee and auditors.
- Identify the corrective actions required, work with the stakeholders and close Audit findings if any.
- Identify supply chain risks and opportunities, maintain, and publish the risks and opportunities register for supply chain.
- Liaise with other internal functions to establish and publish the required contractual and the terms and condition templates to be utilized by the supply chain team.
- Manage indirect sourcing for corporate purchases.
- Any other duties/ad-hoc duties as assigned by superior.
Educational Qualifications/ Professional Certificates:
- Relevant degree/professional course in Engineering, Science or Business / Supply Chain Management.
Experience:
- Minimum of 8-10 years experience in supply chain and procurement management in the upstream oil and gas industry.
Technical Competencies:
- Ability to manage multiple assignments, taking ownership of assigned work and developing strategic solutions and recommendations.
- Good awareness with respect to identifying & sourcing from leading regional & international suppliers & subcontractors.
- Proven experience of working within a large Supply Chain department, preferably utilizing SAP, Bassnet, SMART GEP etc.
- Ability to influence without direct authority and work through a matrix organization where the procurement managers have direct functional responsibility to the line.
- Strong analytical skills and cost control management experience of all aspects of procurement, logistics operations, production, materials supply, and inventory are required.
