Contracts Manager - Equipment & Materials

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, negotiate, and execute contracts for Equipment & Materials (E&M) across APAC, EMEA, and North America
• Drive value and efficiency through end-to-end category management, including supplier identification and relationship management
• Manage the full contract lifecycle, including drafting Statements of Work, global agreements, and vendor contracts
• Conduct spend management and market intelligence to identify opportunities for cost consolidation and supplier base rationalization
• Ensure all acquisitions meet regulatory, trade, and compliance standards while optimizing total system cost (TCO)
• Handle complete Procure to Pay (P2P) activities and operations for assigned projects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a relevant experience stream (minimum 6 CGPA)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in contracting, negotiations, or strategic sourcing
• Proven experience in the Oil & Gas, Power Plants, petrochemicals, or chemical manufacturing industries
• Expertise in managing E&M categories, such as OEM, MRO, or major equipment (Static/Rotary/Packages)
• Strong understanding of market drivers and the ability to provide value-added commercial support
• Ability to work onsite at the Bengaluru, Whitefield office 5 days a week

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing global contracts across multiple regions (APAC/EMEA/Americas)
• Technical understanding of product specifications, manufacturing processes, and metallurgy
• Knowledge of international trade, Incoterms, and logistics
• Proficiency in Procure to Pay (P2P) processes and ERP systems
• Strong analytical skills regarding Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principles

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and retirement benefits
• Comprehensive medical, maternity, and life insurance plans
• Global networking and cross-functional career opportunities
• Training, development, and tuition assistance programs
• Annual vacations, holidays, and relocation assistance

About the Company

ExxonMobil is one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies. Our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future, driven by a diverse workforce dedicated to optimizing strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants, and lower-emissions technologies.