Procurement Buyer (Direct Materials)

Posted:
4/4/2025, 3:27:54 PM

Location(s):
Maharashtra, India ⋅ Pune, Maharashtra, India

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

What you will do

  • Preferably should have knowledge of techno-commercial purchase of Direct material (DM) related to HVAC industry in a Manufacturing setup; DM such as MS fabrication, Sheet metal, heat exchanger, electrical items, control panels, Motor, piping, valves, Electrical & electronic goods etc.

  • Scout/ source potential vendors to drive localization initiatives.

  • Managing vendors, suppliers to meet objectives related to cost & delivery

  • Vendor evaluation, negotiating contracts and preparing reports.

  • Establish good relationships with key suppliers to meet targets.

How you will do it

  • Study of Purchase Requisition - DM.

  • Sending RFI/ RFQ/ RFP (Request for Information/ Quotation/ Proposal) to different suppliers.

  • Compare and evaluate techno-commercial offers from suppliers.

  • Negotiate pricing & terms of agreement applicable to the Order and send Comparative statement for approval.

  • Prepare for Sourcing Board presentation wherever applicable.

  • Maintain approved prices in SAP wherever applicable.

  • Converting Purchase requisitions to Purchase Order in SAP as per approved prices.

  • Supplier capacity planning.

  • Take lead in solving critical material shortage problems.

  • Vendor visits & vendor development.

  • New vendor onboarding- Co-ordinate with new supplier for required documentation; create vendor add request in MDG after receipt of required approvals from procurement and documents from supplier.

  • Maintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices.

  • Prepare reports on purchase, including cost analysis, spend analysis, inventory analysis etc.

  • Rejection handling- Communicate to Supplier, tracking return material, informing supplier on returned material. Timey replacement of rejected material.

  • Supplier Performance monitoring.

What we look for

  • Should possess 7-8 years’ experience in Procurement; preferably in Manufacturing/ HVAC domain.

  • Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating, and liaising with vendors)

  • Should have exposure to ISO standards & procedures.

  • Hands-on experience with ERP – SAP

  • Proficiency in MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint.

  • Understanding of overall supply chain procedures.

  • Solid analytical skills, with the ability to create financial reports and conduct cost analyses.

  • Negotiation skills.

  • Any Graduate preferably Diploma/Degree in Engineering.