Supplier Development Manager

ExxonMobil’s affiliates in India

ExxonMobil’s affiliates have offices in India in Bengaluru, Mumbai and the National Capital Region.

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Job will be based at Bangalore, Whitefield office ( WFO) for 5 days in a week.

What role you will play in team

Identify and develop capable & reliable emerging market supplier. Facilitate EM technical specialists in the qualification exercise/initiative. Communicate to Business Line to consider inviting emerging market suppliers to bid. Generate business value by utilizing these suppliers to maximize market competition for the Business Line.

What you will do

Identify potential capable and reliable suppliers by projects experience, internal and external networks and market research across Asia Pacific market

Conduct supplier pre-screening through sending questionnaires, follow with potential site visit(s) to verify supplier’s engineering, fabrication capability, experience and quality management system in meeting international standards and EM’s requirements.

Regional market expert, research & synthesize long term market trends, alert Category Manager for trends in their area.

Understand emerging market development & utilize market intelligence to support sourcing strategies

Early engagement with internal business partners including regional project, maintenance, & sites to support planning, commercial strategy development & GS requirements

Evaluate and recommend suppliers for Business Line consideration

Provide supplier intelligence on new leaders in technology (driving innovation for our business)

Coordinate research of new suppliers in their region with Global Supplier List Analyst/Lead

Identify the correct supplier, contact information & initiate conversations in order to validate supplier capabilities

Evaluate and recommend top-tier suppliers through pre-screening for Business Line’s consideration and technical specialists for technical qualification.

Facilitate supplier’s technical qualification by providing logistic supports, scheduling and collecting data and information required by technical specialists prior the qualification trip. Jointly participate in technical review and provide post qualification follow-up to ensure gaps closure if any/necessary.

Market & promote Global Sourcing Service offerings.

Maintain Supplier relationship to ensured preferred treatment (top relationships owned by CMs)

Leverage relationship with suppliers during post order phase; Manage escalations

Support & operationalize category strategies Monitor key supplier performance and support SPM team to get it captured

About you

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in project procurement or supplier identification/development

bachelor’s degree in Engineering mechanical/electrical/chemical/industrial/production (or similar) (MBA/Master in Engr - added advantage)

Knowledge of EPC processes and Engineering & fabrication equipments

Good experience in engineered equipments

Strong Knowledge of supplier base across Asia Pacific focused on Oil & Gas sector commodities

Good analytical and presentation skills

Project management skills; able to effectively work with cross-functional teams

Good communication at multiple levels of the organization

Ability to drive market opportunities through a willingness to pursue new and creative approach to overcome barriers

Good understanding of emerging markets

Supplier management process

Hands-on experience of supplier development

May require domestic and international travels

Your benefits

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance and life. We offer you:

Competitive compensation

Medical plans, maternity leave and benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment benefits

Retirement benefits

Global networking & cross-functional opportunities

Annual vacations & holidays

Day care assistance program

Training and development program

Tuition assistance program

Workplace flexibility policy

Relocation program

Transportation facility

Please note benefits may change from time to time without notice, subject to applicable laws. The benefits programs are based on the Company’s eligibility guidelines.

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