Sr. Contracts Engineer

Reliance Industries Limited; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance Industries Limited in Navi Mumbai is seeking a Sr. Contracts Engineer (Buyer) to manage end-to-end contract lifecycle from pre-award to post-award. You will support sourcing, RFQ processes, vendor evaluation, and commercial negotiations in line with P&C standards.

The role emphasizes SAP usage and risk mitigation within O&M/contracts contexts. Experience: 5-8 years in construction or related fields, Bachelor in Engineering, MBA desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Engineering or Technology (required).
• MBA is desirable.
• 5–8 years of experience in construction, operations, maintenance, or similar site work.

Responsibilities

• Assist Category/Contract Manager in sourcing of critical contracts and vendor evaluation.
• Support pre-qualification of vendors and technical validation with internal stakeholders.
• Develop internal cost estimates per defined procedures.
• Float RFQ via RFX systems and arrange RFQ clarification meetings.
• Study vendor offers and prepare a comparative statement for vendor selection and price optimization.
• Participate in commercial negotiation meetings and finalize price as per scope.
• Highlight major commercial or contractual risks and develop optimal solutions.
• Utilise SAP or equivalent platforms to drive efficiency and cost optimization.
• Set up Kick-Off Meetings and ensure mobilisation per contract requirements.
• Attend progress review meetings and vendor site visits for compliance.
• Gather feedback from contractors and suppliers to identify improvements.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders for issue resolution and documentation.

Skills

Techno-commercial acumen

Knowledge of Cost Estimation

Market Intelligence

SAP or equivalent

Legal understanding of contractual

Education

Bachelor in Engineering or Technology

MBA (Desirable)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Role

• Job Role: Buyer
• Job Role Variant: Sr. Contracts Engineer
• Manager Job Position: Contracts Manager
• Value Stream: Money, Materials & Compliance
• Job Family: Procurement & Contracts
• Sub-Job Family: Procurement & Contracts

Purpose of the Role

To drive the end-to-end contract lifecycle execution i.e. pre and post-award management by understanding requirements, identifying pre-qualified vendors, tender preparation, inviting bids, technical & commercial negotiation in line with RIL standards aligned to Procurement & Contracting (P&C) objectives and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Pre-Award Management

• Assist Category / Contract Manager in sourcing of critical contracts by selection and evaluation of vendors; find target vendors based on brief of package, planning for assigned items as per the target timelines, and preparation of contracting plan in compliance with agreed terms and conditions
• Support the thorough pre-qualification of vendors by specifying sourcing events, conducting technical validation with help from internal stakeholders
• Develop Internal Cost Estimates as per defined procedures and processes
• Float RFQ via the digital RFX systems and arrange RFQ clarification meetings as required
• Study offers from vendors, and prepare a comparative statement to aid in selection of vendors, optimization of price and other commercial terms
• Participate in commercial negotiation meetings, negotiate and finalize price as per scope given
• Highlight any major commercial or contractual risks or issues to the relevant authority and work on developing optimum solution as per Contract procedures and standards
• Focus on usage of technological tools like e-auction and reverse auction to improve efficiency and transparency
• Ensure generation of Purchase Order (PO) as per established procedures & processes
• Use the SAP system optimally to drive efficiency and cost optimization

Post-Award Management

• Set up Kick-Off Meeting (KOM) with internal stakeholders and vendors
• Ensure timely expedition for mobilisation of resources as per contract requirements and attend periodic progress review meetings
• Participate in vendor sites visits to ensure compliance with agreed contractual terms & conditions
• Gather feedback from contractor, expediting team, and supplier to identify areas of improvements and implement resolutions as per plan
• Implement change management processes effectively as per set guidelines, procedures and standards and seek approval for extension of time, and variation in quantity
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders i.e., project engineers, plant engineers FC&A for resolution of issues as performance security payments, GST queries etc.
• Review received claims and submit to Engineer In Charge (EIC), arrange various meetings, coordination for documentation as required to ensure timely settlement of claims
• Identify possible areas of dispute amongst the vendors, contractor(s) take the necessary proactive measures as per the established procedures and guidelines

Supplier Relationship

• Engage with vendors on a regular basis to share organizational requirements and work on the identified constraints
• Gather feedback from Engineer In-Charge (EIC) and supplier, analyse the feedback and share consolidated reports to Project Category Manager and respective Contracts Lead to ensure system of continuous improvement
• Ensure vendor performance as per end-user needs, identify areas of improvements, and share recommendations with Contract Manager as per overall goals and objectives

Policies, Processes and Procedures

• Support the Contract Manager in creating the Procurement Strategy & supporting in execution of overall contracts plan
• Conduct day-to-day contract activities and follow all relevant policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that contract work is carried out in a consistent and controlled manner
• Keep self abreast with leading practices, market trends, market suppliers and contribute to the identification of continuous improvement of procurement systems, processes and procedures

Success Metrics

• Ordering of contracts within timeline & approved budget
• Change Management within stipulated timelines
• Claims Management
• Major Ordering through ARC (Annual Rate Contracts) - Applicable for O&M Team only

Operating Network

• Internal: P&C, Construction Managers, Project Management Team, FC&A, HR & IR, Engineering Teams, Legal
• External: Vendors, Consultants

Knowledge and Competencies

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor in Engineering or Technology
• Masters in Business Administration (Desirable)

Experience

• 5 - 8 years of experience in construction, operations, maintenance, exploration sites or similar field

Functional / Behavioural Competencies Required To Execute The Role

• Functional Competencies

• Techno-commercial acumen
• Knowledge of Cost Estimation
• Market Intelligence
• Knowledge of working on platforms as SAP or equivalent
• Legal understanding of contractual terms

• Behavioral Competencies

• NA

Career Movements

• Feeder Roles: Contracts Engineer
• Possible Next Role Movement: Contracts Manager