Procurement Buyer

About this role

The Global Procurement team invites application for “Buyer” in Manpower/Services Team to support the Enterprise procurement spend. You will be responsible for handling the procurement process, sourcing suppliers and managing supplier relationships to ensure a seamless supply chain and optimize costs. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams, make strategic decisions and implement best practices within our procurement function.

Standard Role Description:

• Developing procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.
• Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors.
• Negotiating contracts and terms with suppliers to ensure favorable pricing, payment terms and mutually beneficial agreements.
• Manage supplier relationships, including regular communication, performance evaluations and issue resolution
• Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.
• Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
• Prepare and present reports (MIS) on procurement activities, performance metrics and cost savings to higher management.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and develop procurement plans accordingly.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel And PowerPoint.
• Positive Attitude, Planning, Curiosity, Self-discipline.
• Working knowledge of ERP Tools supporting Procurement. SAP-Ariba.
• Publish RFI, RFP/RFQ’s and conduct Reverse Auction in Ariba tool.
• Maintain all relevant supplier documentation.
• Ensure Audit readiness of all purchasing documents.

Experience- Minimum 8-10 years of experience in Procurement domain

Education- MBA / Graduate/Bachelor's degree.

Job Location- Bengaluru/Noida

Personal Skills / Expertise

• Experience in performing duties as Buyer for Global Organizations
• In-depth knowledge of procurement principles, strategies and best practices
• Good Communication skills
• Contracting knowledge will be a good to have additional skill set
• Virtual client facing skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Language English: Fluency in both oral and writing, good in making presentations
• Computer and Software- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, MIS and Data analysis, PPT, SAP / Ariba