Analyst - MRO

UPL Limited; Odisha; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

UPL Limited in India seeks a procurement professional to source materials and services at right price from the right vendors, backed by cost estimation and market comparison.

The role covers supplier development, vendor appraisal, negotiations, and ensuring contracting compliance. You will work with PMO, Engineering, and Finance to meet project budgets and schedules while expanding the supplier base and maintaining audit-ready records.

Qualifications

• Experience in vendor development and supplier evaluation.
• Knowledge of process equipment procurement and CAPEX would be a plus.
• Understanding of purchasing policies and statutory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop local and international supplier networks and maintain vendor database.
• Lead techno-commercial evaluations, cost estimation and negotiations.
• Ensure timely contracting and release of purchase orders within budget.
• Coordinate with PMO, Engineering, maintenance and Finance to meet project requirements.

Skills

Vendor development

Negotiation

Supplier management

Contract compliance

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or MBA in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Ivalua

Ariba

Job description

To procure materials/services at right price from right source backed up by cost estimation, market comparison etc.

• Vendor development at local level, Alternative vendor development, indigenous vendor development etc.
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge and awareness of local; national and international supply markets and vendors.
• Instrumental in the selection and appraisal of suppliers/contractors from the preferred vendor. Database and performance measurement of the same.
• Take part and assist in supplier and service provider negotiations.
• Has to closely work with category manager to deliver the KPIs
• Ensure that all contracting and procurement activities are conducted in accordance with policy and sound, ethical, business practices.
• Work closely with the Project Management Office, Project Engineering Department, construction team ; Facilities, Maintenance and Finance departments to ensure all project / budget requirements and schedules are met.
• Conducting techno commercial evaluation of offers and Cost Estimation. Finalization of the offers in the budgeted cost and Releasing Orders.
• Follow-up and expedite the delivery.
• Timely Communications within & outside team & with Suppliers & Contractors.
• Supplier Management & Evaluation to create wider Supplier base to have collaborative approach for our requirements
• Ensuring Legal & Statutory compliance during Purchasing.
• Documentations & Records for internal & External Audits.
• Creation of Data Bank for information on Technology, products & Suppliers

Technical Skills Requirement:

Knowledge of SAP is essential, Ivalua, Ariba exp. Preferred, should have handled Capex especially Process Equipments