About Nayara Energy

Nayara Energy is a new-age downstream energy and petrochemicals company with a formidable presence spanning across the entire hydrocarbon value chain, from Refining to Retail. Nayara Energy operates in India for India driven by a relentless commitment to fuel the nation's energy aspirations. At the heart of our operations lies the Vadinar refinery, India's second-largest single-site refinery with a capacity of 20MMTPA.With over 6,300 Retail Outlets, we cater to the need for reliable and safe mobility across the length and breadth of the country. We have adopted a phase wise asset development strategy to enter the petrochemicals sector which will be a significant step in our crude to chemicals journey. Through sustainable development projects in Health and Nutrition, Education and Skill Development, and Sustainable Livelihoods, Nayara Energy enhances the quality of life in the communities it operates in. Delivering value for all our stakeholders is at the very core of our beliefs and we are committed to providing the energy that fuels the dreams of our employees, customers, partners and communities.

Job Purpose

The Category Buyer is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies across assigned categories to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant procurement of goods and services. The role drives supplier performance, supports cross-functional collaboration, and contributes to business objectives through effective category planning, negotiation, and contract management.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement Execution & Tender Management

• Conduct procurement activities including Scope review, RFX, tendering, bid evaluation, and PO processing as per approved sourcing strategies
• Prepare quotation comparative statements (QCS), negotiate with vendors, and process Notes for Approval (NFA) within defined Delegation of Authority.
• Ensure timely closure of open PRs for Materials / Services
• Review and expedite open POs; initiate quarterly short closures in coordination with Category Manager

Vendor Management & Trade Finance Coordination

• Ensure complete vendor registration and facilitate third-party due diligence with the compliance team
• Act as the single point of contact for LC issuance/closure, EMD/BG management, and related trade finance activities
• Coordinate with suppliers for timely submission of documents and collaborate with Material Management, Indirect Taxation, and Finance for GRN and bill booking

Strategic Sourcing & Spend Planning

• Interact with planning and analytics teams to prepare spend analysis and demand forecasts
• Execute sourcing strategies and develop negotiation plans aligned with category objectives
• Present category insights and performance data to management for informed decision-making

Supplier Database & Performance Monitoring

• Build and maintain an accurate supplier database for assigned categories
• Track category spend, monitor demand plan deviations, and optimize vendor mix (including “C” category vendors)
• Identify and onboard new or alternate suppliers to strengthen the supply base
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance against defined KPIs

Key Performance Indicators

• Annual savings delivered within the category
• Alignment of material and service trends with planned forecasts
• Development of alternate suppliers and vendor optimization
• Supplier performance tracking and continuous improvement

Knowledge

Educational Qualifications & Certifications:

• Bachelor of Engineering – Mechanical

Relevant (Functional/Level) & Total Years of Experience:

• 7-12 years’ experience in various aspects of MRO/Mechanical Material & Services Procurement in Large Scale Refinery / Petrochemicals or any other large scale industries.
• Experience in SAP.
• Experience in Source to Pay platform
• Hands-on experience in MS Office (mainly Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Skills

Functional Skills:

• Knowledge of Principle of Sourcing, category management, buying channel.
• Sourcing within Approved Budget.
• Planning of Purchase & Services within the Category.
• Accountable for getting best prices from market along with stringent contractual terms, & vendor selection.
• System development & implementation.
• Adherence of policies, procedures.
• Compliance of all Legal & statutory requirement.
• Working knowledge of all aspects Procurement (Material & Services).

Behavioural Skills:

• Negotiations Skills.
• Communication Skills
• Managerial Skills.
• Coordination Skills