Technical Buyer

Exxon Mobil; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical plans

Retirement benefits

Global networking

Annual vacations

Job summary

ExxonMobil in Bengaluru seeks a skilled Technical Buyer to drive procurement of materials and equipment for projects. The role involves tendering, negotiations, and PO placement to meet project milestones while aligning with commercial strategies.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical/electrical/chemical engineering background, 3+ years in project procurement, strong SAP knowledge, and proven negotiation and communication capabilities. This position follows a robust global procurement framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Engineering ( Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical ) with minimum 6.5 CGPA.
• Minimum 3 years of equipment and materials procurement experience in the O&G sector.
• Experience with SAP and procurement best practices.
• Strong negotiation and communication capabilities.
• Ability to work in a matrixed virtual organization.

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement of goods ensuring cost-effective, timely delivery to accomplish project objectives.
• Prepare bidder lists, RFQs, verify bidder qualifications, conduct bid evaluations and issue purchase orders.
• Negotiate terms and conditions, set up vendors, and manage supplier relationships.
• Obtain reviews/approvals of bid evaluations and change orders prior to execution.
• Identify and mitigate PO-related risks and ensure policy compliance.
• Administration of post-award activities: change orders, claims, PO closeout and value recording.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication skills

SAP experience

Procurement knowledge

Vendor management

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

What role you will play in our team

The Technical Buyer is responsible for effectively conducting, coordinating and managing the activities associated with purchasing materials and/or equipment on a portfolio of projects or individual project basis. The Technical Buyer creates value by providing appropriate input into the development and implementation of Commercial strategies. This role may be responsible for the application of commercial agreements, including subcontracts and related work processes in accordance with the strategies within the portfolio of projects or individual project basis. Purchasing assignments typically will consist of major purchases of materials and equipment. The Technical Buyer will often be required to lead the tendering, negotiation and placement of orders, and chair regular procurement reviews with the project team. They will provide pricing for all materials included in project plans and drawings; identify potential suppliers and new products, as well as monitor project milestones.

What you will do

Job Responsibilities:

• Execute the procurement of goods while ensuring supplier compliance in a cost‑effective, timely, and responsive manner to accomplish project or portfolio objectives
• Prepare bidder lists, set up bidders in eRFX system, verify bidder qualifications, prepare requests for quotation including client provided technical documentation, client education on process, clarification conference calls and other written requests, and conduct bid evaluations including client provided technical evaluation
• Recommend source selections, lead purchase order negotiations including terms and conditions, set up vendors in vendor master system, assist client with purchase requisition contact, and prepare and issue purchase orders
• Obtain necessary reviews and approvals of bidder exceptions, bid evaluations, recommendations, purchase orders, and change orders prior to execution
• Utilize established policies, procedures, systems, and tools to assure maximum contribution including cost savings through negotiation
• Identify and advise Client and management of purchase order‑related risks, including T&C exceptions
• Development of potential and qualified suppliers, including performance history
• Identify available surplus material/equipment
• Maintain purchase order and purchasing process documentation
• Timeliness, accuracy, and adequacy of the purchasing activities
• Timeliness, accuracy, and adequacy of purchase order‑related problem identification, status reporting, and corrective action
• Effectiveness of relationships with suppliers, management, clients, and support organizations
• Gain an understanding of business trends, industry issues and challenges, and supply market trends
• Compliance with established policies and procedures
• Participation in vendor kickoff meetings and management of detailed transition to expeditor
• Administration of post award activities: change order management, claims management, PO closeout and recording of business value

About You

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Engineering (preferably Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical) with minimum 6.5 CGPA
• Strong analytical, leadership, negotiation, and communication skills
• A minimum of 3 years of equipment and materials procurement and expediting experience ideally in the O&G sector
• Minimum Experience of 3 years in Project procurement
• Experience in handling major equipment like Static/Rotary/Major Packages (Heat Exchangers/Pumps/Compressors/Rectors/Skids)
• Experience in handling complex T&C deviations (Like Liability/Warranty)
• Experience Working in SAP
• Strong proficiency in procurement and negotiations skills
• Outstanding initiative, drive and resilience in day‑to‑day activities to meet tight deadlines
• Must be a self‑starter and be able to work in a matrixed virtual organization
• Strong knowledge of Indian and international equipment & materials suppliers
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to share appropriate messages to various levels of leadership as well as external parties
• Proactively communicate and collaborate within Projects organization, functions (i.e., legal, controllers, etc.) and Procurement category families to maximize commercial outcomes
• Analyze data on market intelligence from other internal groups and use results to optimize project execution strategies
• Knowledge of and ability to operate in enterprise resource planning systems such as SAP
• Buying – Commercial – equipment & material procurement, negotiation and influence, bid development and evaluation, supplier relationship management, procurement strategy development

Preferred Qualifications/Experience:

• Procurement / commercial functional expertise
• Proficient in oral and written communication
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of total system cost concept
• Effective negotiation, advocacy and influencing skills
• Knowledge of purchase to pay process including enterprise resource planning systems (SAP)
• Behavioral – Drive, resilience, communication skills, ability to integrate easily
• Service excellence, sound decision maker, strong collaborator

Your benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical plans, maternity leave and benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Global networking & cross‑functional opportunities
• Annual vacations & holidays
• Day care assistance program
• Training and development program
• Tuition assistance program
• Workplace flexibility policy
• Relocation program
• Transportation facility

Please note benefits may change from time to time without notice, subject to applicable laws. The benefits programs are based on the Company’s eligibility guidelines.

EEO Statement

ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability status.