Position Title: Senior Buyer - Mechanical

Business Unit: Procurement

Job Grade: I

Location: Navi Mumbai

About the Company

Jio-bp is an Indian fuels and mobility joint venture between Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and bp plc (UK). With a vision to become the mobility solution provider of choice in India, Jio-bp leverages Reliance s strong presence across 21 states and its large consumer base through the Jio digital platform, along with bp s global expertise in fuels, lubricants, retail, and low-carbon mobility solutions.

Job Accountabilities & Responsibilities

1. Strategic Sourcing - Mechanical Items

• Source critical mechanical items in alignment with Category Management strategy.
• Develop demand profiles for assigned mechanical categories.
• Define sourcing events and procurement approach.
• Carry out technical and commercial evaluations.
• Prepare for negotiations and finalize supplier selection for major items.
• Ensure timely creation and review of Purchase Orders (POs).

2. Procurement Strategy & Planning

• Understand service and material procurement requirements for critical mechanical items.
• Provide inputs to stakeholders for defining overall procurement strategy.
• Align timelines and spend planning for assigned items.
• Shortlist suppliers along with time and cost estimates.
• Oversee preparation of contract plans.

3. Order Execution & Expediting

• Receive purchase requisitions and expiring contract details.
• Prepare and issue RFQs / RFPs to shortlisted suppliers.
• Evaluate vendor quotations and prepare comparative statements.
• Develop internal cost estimates.
• Participate in and support commercial negotiation meetings.
• Negotiate pricing and terms as per Delegation of Authority (DOA).
• Set up agreements and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with selected vendors.
• Implement escalation mechanisms where required.
• Coordinate with inbound logistics and commercial teams.
• Ensure timely processing of vendor payments.

4. Post-Award Monitoring & Project Support

• Monitor contracts and orders post award.
• Enforce supplier feedback mechanisms for continuous improvement.
• Review contractor feedback and inputs from expediting, P&C, and suppliers.

5. Change Order Management

• Participate in routine planning and review meetings.
• Coordinate with suppliers on change requirements and confirmations.
• Assess and manage emergency procurement requirements when needed.

6. Supplier Relationship Management

• Maintain positive and effective working-level relationships with suppliers.
• Engage regularly with vendors to communicate business needs and understand constraints.
• Gather feedback from execution teams and suppliers.
• Monitor contractor performance against end-user requirements.
• Recommend improvements to Contract Managers where applicable.
• Uphold ethical procurement practices in line with corporate values.

7. Use of Technology & Cost Optimization

• Leverage SAP systems effectively to improve efficiency and cost control.
• Use digital procurement tools such as e-auctions and reverse auctions to enhance transparency and competitiveness.

Education Requirement

• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.

Experience Requirement

• 5-9 years of relevant procurement or sourcing experience.