Job Description

and Qualifications
I. POSITION SUMMARY

To drive end-to-e nd process improvements in Project procurement as part of procurement transformation, mainly in procurement activities supporting the Capital Procurement (engineering, fabricated equipment\xe2\x80\x99s, and materials) area. You will lead our internal efforts to manage the Project procurement Global functional owner (GFO) initiatives/actions supporting the Project procurement GFO. You will drive process improvements in a structural manner with revised work instruction and procedures and further digitize end to end supply chain of our Sub-contract\xe2\x80\x99s activities.

II. NATURE AND SCOPE

This position is primarily responsible for driving process improvement for all work processes for capital procurement for Project procurement and improve lead times for information handover within procurement functions. The role reports into Manager procurement process transformation and will have visibility of all GFO activities across procurement disciplines. You will have the responsibility of standardizing work procedures and developing templates and work instructions together with the GFOs.

III. DIMENSIONS:



Average number of initiatives per year: 10 global initiatives



Discipline supported by the role: Project procurement
Functional reporting line to: Project procurement GFO
Process responsibility: Global

IV. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Areas of responsibility:

• Manage the Project procurement GFO action list while making project plans for each activity with set milestones, timelines, and stakeholder sign-off
• Analyze and review process improvements from a Project procurement and cross-functional requirements standpoint \xe2\x80\x93 starting from procurements engagement with Project proposal team, to interface with Engineering teams, to delivery interface with site commissioning
• Engage with global Project procurement GFO and other procurement functions GFO\xe2\x80\x99s to ensure their regional improvement requirements are met, while building a pipeline for global remodeling of relevant improvements
• Ensure to conduct root cause analysis of audit findings by working together with the Project procurement GFO, internal audit team and procurement global compliance manager to set a managed action plan (MAP) for the audit findings. Ensure the MAP is completed and implemented globally and or regionally as per business requirements of the Audit finding
• Ensure audit backlog and pending document revisions are handled on priority
• Seek guidance from Manager procurement process improvement and other process leads in the team to look for cross functional improvements to build a robust procurement and supply chain process map via regular 1:1\xe2\x80\x99s
• With every process improvement initiative, ensure work instructions and work procedures are updated and rolled out via a plan with structured communication to all the relevant regional Project procurement community
• Support the GFO to build/revise templates, work instructions, work procedures and Job aids for Project procurement personnel to establish global standard ways of working \xe2\x80\x93 ensure all process documentation for Project procurement is up to date.
• Ensure engagement via structural engagement meetings with the Project procurement GFO and their regional counter parts to drive monthly review of the initiatives and their development
• Highlight any hurdles, roadblocks to the direct manager in a timely manner
• Monitor, develop and communicate a monthly report of the Project procurement GFO activities and their progress with the direct line manager
• Work closely with supported businesses and functional organizations to ensure stability and cost effectiveness of supply chain by removing waste from processes
• Simplify processes to maximize value proposition across the supply chain
• Take regular guidance from the GFO to build project/ action pipeline

V . MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications - Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Engineering

Experience

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  • Minimum 12 years of procurement/strategic Equipment sourcing experience, preferably minimum 4 years in process improvement in an EPC, Oil & gas or Shipping environment
  • Preferable with working experience in Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), Industrial Gases or Petrochemicals / Chemicals or Oil & Gas Industries.
  • Worked with a multinational company in a matrix set up will be an advantage.
  • Detailed knowledge of Project procurement in terms of purchasing procedures and practices, including aspects of process flow regarding, requisition, purchase order issuance, communication/reporting amongst various procurement disciplines.
  • Proven track record in setting up global standardized processes via systems/ digitization
  • Preferably Six-sigma certified
  • Familiar with operating within SAP environment and SMAT

Skills

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  • Strong Communication, negotiation and influencing skills
  • Self-leadership and able to influence without direct authority
  • Excellent business communication and interpersonal skills
  • Learning mentality and champions continuous improvements
  • Strong project management and planning skills
  • Team player
  • High ethical conduct
  • Knowledge of Capital procurement and Project procurement work processes.

This position requires a travel (>20%) within the India and outside India as business needs or projects dictate. Virtual meetings are to be expected in this role.

Behavioral Requisites:

• Good communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Learning and continuous improvement mindset
• Able to take ownership
• Works with Ethics, Integrity and is disciplined in ways of working

Req No.
41511BR
Employment Status
Full Time
Organization
Global Engrg Mfg Technology & Equipment
Business Sector / Division
Global Engineering Procurement & Quality CI
Region
India
Country
India