BUYER

Purpose/Objective

To manage end-to-end procurement activities for direct and indirect materials, services, and contracts, ensuring timely availability of materials at the best commercial terms while maintaining quality, compliance, and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities of Role

Procurement & Sourcing - Execute procurement of materials, consumables, spares, services, and capital items as per business requirements.
- Identify and develop new suppliers to ensure a competitive and reliable vendor base.
- Float RFQs, obtain quotations, conduct techno-commercial evaluations, and recommend supplier selection.
- Negotiate price, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contractual conditions.
- Prepare and release Purchase Orders (POs) within defined timelines.
Vendor Management - Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers.
- Evaluate vendor performance on quality, delivery, cost, and service parameters.
- Resolve supplier-related issues and support supplier development initiatives.
Cost Optimization - Drive cost-saving initiatives through strategic sourcing and negotiation.
- Conduct spend analysis and identify opportunities for value engineering.
- Support annual budgeting and procurement planning activities.
Stakeholder Coordination - Coordinate with plant operations, maintenance, stores, finance, and user departments.
- Ensure timely procurement support for routine operations, shutdowns, and project requirements.
- Track procurement progress and update stakeholders on critical deliveries.
Compliance & Reporting - Ensure adherence to procurement policies, processes, and ethical sourcing practices.
- Maintain procurement records, contracts, and documentation.
- Prepare MIS reports related to procurement spend, savings, pending POs, and vendor performance.

Technical Competencies

Strategic Sourcing,Vendor Development & Management,Techno-Commercial Evaluation,Negotiation & Cost Optimization

Qualifications and Experience

Educational Qualification - B.
E.
/B.
Tech (Mechanical/Electrical/Civil) or MBA in Supply Chain/Operations preferred.
Experience - Assistant Manager: 5-8 years - Deputy Manager: 8-12 years