Buyer - Electrical

JOB TITLE

Buyer Electrical (10-15 Years Exp.)

KEY RESPONSBILITIES

• Lead end-to-end procurement for electrical equipment and systems, including switchgear, transformers, MCCs, distribution boards, power cables, UPS, earthing, and lighting packages in alignment with PetChem-II execution strategy.
• Prepare RFQ packages based on SLDs, equipment datasheets, BOQs, electrical drawings, load lists, cable schedules, and engineering specifications.
• Conduct techno-commercial evaluations (TBE/CBE) in collaboration with Electrical Engineering for capacity sizing, power losses, enclosure ratings, protection class, ambient considerations, and compliance to electrical codes.
• Manage procurement of long-lead electrical items, including MV/LV switchboards, dry/wet transformers, PCCs/MCCs, UPS & battery banks, VFDs, soft starters, and HV equipment from certified OEMs.
• Coordinate vendor interface with EPC, I&C, mechanical utilities and construction teams on electrical layouts, power routing, cable tray design, installation methodologies, and load integration.
• Oversee PRPO lifecycle in ERP ensuring accuracy, vendor qualification, approvals, SLA adherence, and documentation traceability.
• Negotiate commercial termsdelivery, warranty, LD clauses, spares, commissioning support, service contracts, and AMC terms for high-value electrical packages.
• Drive FAT, testing & quality compliance, including dielectric tests, protection relay settings, heat run tests, type test certificates, cable tests, and electrical safety compliance (earthing, enclosure, IP).
• Ensure statutory and industrial compliance for hazardous areas (Ex-proof), IP/NEMA classifications, EIC/IEC, NEC, and country-specific utility norms.
• Monitor production and delivery schedules, proactively mitigating risks linked to material shortages, fabrication delays, and export/import complexities.
• Support budgeting and cost estimation, providing benchmarks, vendor capability insights, lifecycle cost impacts, and regional pricing intelligence.
• Execute category strategy for electrical commodities — cables, lighting systems, grounding kits, junction boxes, terminals, distribution hardware.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation—test certificates, GA drawings, wiring manuals, QA/QC dossiers, datasheets, COC/COA records, warranty documents.
• Lead vendor performance reviews, NCR resolution, post-delivery support, invoice validation, and PO closure.
• Mentor junior buyers, ensuring adherence to electrical procurement standards and technical clarity across categories.
• Adhere to procurement KPIs: OTIF performance, PO cycle time, energy package readiness, vendor QMS compliance, and cost optimization

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Working knowledge of LV/MV/HV systems, electrical distribution, motor control, and plant power management.
• Familiarity with electrical codes & standards: IEC, IEEE, NEC, IP/NEMA, ATEX/Hazardous area classification.
• Ability to interpret SLDs, cable routing layouts, panel GA drawings, block wiring diagrams, load lists, BOQs.
• Strong understanding of FAT protocols - protection relay testing, insulation resistance, transformer ratio testing, loop/busbar tests.
• Vendor management capability across OEMs, panel fabricators, electrical product manufacturers, EPC integrators.
• ERP procurement execution and documentation discipline (SAP/Oracle/Ivalua/MS Dynamics).

BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS

• Stakeholder confidence and alignment with Electrical, QHSE, Project Execution, Site Construction, and Vendor PMO.
• Structured commercial thinking and escalation clarity under project pressure.
• Vendor influencing skills with culturally sensitive negotiation approach.
• Collaborative and mentoring attitude with cross-functional maturity.

QUALIFICATION

• Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering or allied discipline.

EXPERIENCE

• 10–15 years of procurement experience in electrical systems for Oil & Gas, Refinery, Petrochemical, Fertilizer, or Industrial EPC projects.
• Proven exposure to execution of large-scale industrial power distribution systems and mission-critical electrical packages.