b) Liaise with Government authorities in import related matters and persuade them with changes in existing policies towards company’s interest.

c) Liaise with concerned regulatory bodies to update regarding change in policies or procedures.

d) Coordinate with technical/finance departments and legal advisors to review, finalize and execute project agreements such as EPC Contracts, Security Agreements, Financing Documents, to ensure timely Financial Close.

e) Participate in project meetings to understand the requirement and to exert a shaping influence: support project team for on time issuance of MRP; Plan and execute procurement acquisition strategy while focusing on maximizing cost control.

f) Forecast, strategize and prioritize the activities and communicate to concerned execution team well in time to ensure smooth execution of the project and plant operations.

g) Plan and schedule inventory management in consultation with Project/Operations department. 

h) Supervise logistic function; manage and oversee timely local/international transportation of equipment, materials and raw materials from vendor premises to site.

i) Manage Purchasing/ subcontracting related activities such as arranging RFQ floating, Collection of Quotations, review of received quotes, analyzing cost and Terms & Conditions and preparation of Comparative Statements, till award of PO/contract and respective executions.

j) Perform risk assessment of respective activities and define objectives & management programs.

k) Ensure that all execution activities are within the allocated budget.

l) Ensure that staff is equipped with the requisite knowledge; identify training requirements to develop subordinates; manage performance of direct reports through objective setting, continuous support, feedback and formal appraisal.