Operations Buyer III

Role and Responsibilities:

• Review Planned orders in MRP and validate the demand with planning team
• Work closely with Commodity team on getting long term pricing agreements on critical commodities.
• Complete purchase requests with domestic and international suppliers by inputting purchase orders, expediting deliveries, and verifying all transactions.
• Handle correspondence concerning over-shipments, delivery shortages, changes in quantity, delivery dates, and prices, and report such changes to the interested parties in a timely manner as required.
• Act as a liaison between suppliers and involved departments to resolve procurement related problems.
• Process non-conforming material requests and RMA requests with supply chain partners.
• Authorize payment for purchases by reviewing invoices and related documentation.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels consistent with targeted inventory goals and as set by management.
• Monitor supplier performance by ensuring that product is delivered as scheduled and meet specifications; Maintaining appropriate files and records of meetings with suppliers to ensure company requirements are met and that supplier is aware of their performance.
• Maintain services and office equipment by conferring with suppliers; monitoring and recording service agreements to ensure terms are met.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing other job-related tasks as needed; enabling other workers to achieve their job objectives
• The buyer should work very closely with supplier to ensure the supplies comes on time to factory.
• He/She should closely monitor the MRP massages and act accordingly.
• Managing plans for stock levels;
• Reacting to changes in demand and work with logistics team
• Maintaining relationships with existing suppliers and ensure supplies quality materials on time;
• On time delivery of supplies
• Presenting new ranges to management;
• Getting feedback from suppliers and implement where ever possible
• Training and mentoring junior staff.

Basic skills required

• Ability to act independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments.
• Ability to respond consistently with a high degree of initiative to resolve issues or complex problems that may arise.
• Ability to maintain positive company image and brand.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication, listening and presentation skills.
• Efficient organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• A courteous and professional demeanor.
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills. Proficient with MS Office suite and other work-related software.
• Strong analytical skills;
• Negotiating skills and the ability to network and influence people;
• Team working and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Numeracy skills and proficiency using IT;
• Good organization skills and the ability to multitask;
• The ability to cope with the pressure of having to make important decisions and meet tight deadlines;
• The capability to work in a fast-paced environment and achieve targets;
• Drive and determination; Commitment
• Entrepreneurial spirit and a willingness to take risks;
• Commercial awareness;
• Leadership attributes;
• Creative flair;

Educational Qualification

• BE with 5 + years of experience
• Good knowledge of Oracle ERP & ASCP will be given preferred