- Lead the tender process in a fair manner and identify Bidders that will best meet technical requirements, budget and schedule constraints. Understand the contractual requirements of equipment/service to be purchased and elaborate the bid package together with the relevant disciplines (Eng, Legal, etc)
- Ensure that Vendor Qualification process is performed as per TPL COMPLIANCE/ Procedure
- Issue Request For Quotation, expedite and collect offers from Bidders
- Analyze the offers and identify areas for commercial or contractual clarifications in order to facilitate discussion with Bidders and get offers aligned and in line with TPL requirements
- Develop recommendations for the Bidder selection based on the input from the relevant disciplines and on the assessment of offered costs, technical requirements, and delivery time in accordance with TPL Ethics and Compliance rules
- Fully document the tendering process (i.e. Commercial Bid Evaluation, Recommendation To Purchase …)
- Ensure that the tactical management of the procurement process (from RFQ preparation till Recommendation To Purchase) is conducted appropriately and in full compliance with TPL Working Procedures.
- Set up package strategy with close coordination of Package Manager to lead commercial negotiations, using any possible leverage to achieve your targets and obtain competitive pricing
- Perform financial/commercial analysis (market intelligence, cost breakdown structure, benchmark…) of the current scenarios, identify Risks and Opportunities and recommend options that can drive the final decision to purchase.
- Conduct internal contract check points all along the Purchase Order execution to ensure contractual protections are in place and to minimize contractual /financial risks.
- Be responsible for managing any claims with Vendors and develop appropriate settlement plan