Scope Of Work. Primary Shared Across Functionally . Category Buyers will be responsible for execution of the Category Strategies through completing purchasing process and ensuring contract closures with accurate documentation. . Ensure comprehensiveness of MR / MTO / SR. . Provide support to Lead Buyers / Category Managers in developing Frame agreements and rate contracts. . Recommend relevant, category specific supplier development activities to Lead Buyers. . Record and provide support to address supplier grievances. . Record Commercial Bid clarifications and support technical team on queries / deviations received from suppliers and ensure timely resolution, implementing relevant value improvement levers. . Support Lead Buyer and Category Manager in conducting negotiations with suppliers and liaising with suppliers during source to contract. . Timely documentation and record keeping post completion of RFX processes to facilitate audits. . Manage internal / external / cross-functional communication between SCM, QA/QC, PMT, Engineering, Vendors, etc. Relationships Management. Internal External Lead Buyers / Category Managers, Project SCM Manager Third Party Agencies, Suppliers Key Result Areas. . Follow and execute the category strategy for the sourcing of items and develop RFQs. . Execute order as per agreed rate agreements and manage emergency procurement. . Prepare Commercial Bid Evaluation (CBE), Note for Approval (NFA), Procurement Change Note (PCN) and other commercial documents. . Timely placement of purchase orders / work orders / amendments as per project schedule and ensure release to suppliers. . Procurement of valves Key Competencies Behavioral Need to Have Nice to Have .Commercial Acumen .Effective Communication .Time & Priority Management .Flawless Execution Technical Need to Have Nice to Have .Category expertise .Compliance, Risk & Ethics .Negotiation Skills .Contracting .Relationship Management .Experience in procurement of line pipes for oil and gas owner / EPC companies