JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title Dy. Manager/Manager- Project Purchase

Reports to Matrix reporting Project head and Head- Commercial
Location Paper & Chemical Unit, Amlai
Company Profile

OPIL Story: 
Orient Paper and Industries Ltd is part of the CK Birla Group which has had a significant role to play
in nation-building for over 200 years in areas of #technology, #automotiveindustry, #homebuilding,
#papermills #healthcareindustry &#education

OPIL has a history of 86 Years and standing strong when the average age of S&P 500
companiestoday is less than 18 years! 

OPIL is now at the crossroads of unprecedented opportunities on account of #ESG #digitisation

#responsibleconsumption #hygieneproducts.

OPIL has been built on the foundation of #Trust & mutual #respect over several decades.

#partnerecosystem #trustedpartner #unlockyourpotential #responsiblebusiness #new beginnings

#growingtogether

Our Purpose & Vision:

To be amongst the world’s most responsible, innovative & respected Pulp & Paper companies
delivering industry learning returns to all stakeholders

Transform OPIL as a world-class business respected for its consistent performance, customer
obsession, fair and honest business practices, transparency and above all its people.

Job purpose
Responsibility and accountability for the Project purchase of goods, materials and services to ensure
that the company’s operational needs are met, taking into account price, quality and delivery and to
ensure continuity of supply.
Responsibilities

Strategy &Planning
 Responsible for end-to-end operational procurement of project site including Civil Contracts,
Capital Equipment, other Project requirements, etc. 
 Handling Import project purchase & Import project contract. Ensure compliance with policies,
standards and procedures and strategy. 
 Initiate and support the tendering process on a local level as mandated by Project Team. 
 Periodic review of project schedules and expedite supplier deliverables to meet overall project
timelines. 
 Project PO closing & project vendor reconciliation activity. 
 Proper Analysis/Assessment of requirement considering Project/OPEX/CAPEX scenario. To have
discussion with concerned Project/user department to have proper understanding and clarity of
the requirement. 
 Review of technical documents along with technical rating/assessment sheet. 
 Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply
problems which may impact on business operations / project schedule.  
 JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title Dy. Manager/Manager- Project Purchase
Reports to Matrix reporting Project head and Head- Commercial
Location Paper & Chemical Unit, Amlai
 Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes
and new projects and activities. 
 Preparing properly compiled comparative statement and negotiate contracts, improve prices
and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing
negotiation and procurement best practices, tools and methods and order finalization. 
 Analyzing/assessing commercial proposals to achieve cost targets as required in the business
plan. 
 Timely closure of requirement with due evaluation. 
 Settlement of disputes/claims of the suppliers/contractors/vendors with respect to orders 
 Vendor/Supplier development and assessment to introduce new vendors/suppliers 
 To review spend analysis, vendor/supplier's performance to formulate strategy for cost
optimization/rationalization 
General & Task Management
 Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
 Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring
feasibility
 Ensure resource availability and allocation
 Recommend best practice
 Develop a detailed project plan to track progress
 Manage changes in the project scope, schedule and costs
 Measure project performance
 Report and escalate to management as needed
 Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
 Perform risk management to minimize project risks
 Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
 Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
 Organize meetings, create agenda, take minutes

Specifications

Essential Educational Qualifications

 BE/ B.Tech (Mech) with MBA (Material Management)
Essential Experience
 10-15yrs of experience with extensive experience in Project/Capex Purchase, which involves
project procurement for a large Plant, preferably from Industries like Paper, Steel, Cement, etc. 
Skills & Attributes
 Highly skilled communicator with the ability to form and maintain good relationships internally
and externally
 Strong interpersonal, negotiation, customer focused and influencing skills
 Proven analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
 Strong planning skills with the ability to handle multiple projects through to completion and to
manage competing priorities
 Commercial and financial acumen with a full understanding of the impact of failure in terms of
business cost, production schedules and customer order fulfilment
 JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title Dy. Manager/Manager- Project Purchase
Reports to Matrix reporting Project head and Head- Commercial
Location Paper & Chemical Unit, Amlai
Personal qualities
 Shows moral courage, openness and honesty in all dealings
 Confident, assertive and self assured
 Knows, develops the team and consistently manages performance firmly and fairly
 A good team player.
 Self motivated and able to work well under pressure