Procurement Buyer II

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Tactical Buyer to join our procurement team. The Tactical Buyer will be responsible for managing daily procurement activities, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services, and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers. This role requires excellent negotiation skills, a strong understanding of procurement processes, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute daily procurement and requisitioning activities as directed.
• Manage and expedite past due orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Handle return goods activities for defective or nonconforming outputs, processing, and commodities from suppliers.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve any issues related to order acknowledgments and deliveries.
• Maintain accurate records of procurement activities and supplier interactions.
• Ensure adherence to department requirements and procurement processes.
• Support the supplier corrective action process as required.
• Participate in ongoing evaluation and training to improve procurement skills and knowledge.
• Procure to Pay Responsibilities:
  • Manage the end-to-end procure-to-pay process, including requisitioning, purchase order creation, goods receipt, and invoice processing.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures throughout the procure-to-pay cycle.
  • Work closely with finance and accounts payable teams to resolve any discrepancies related to invoices and payments.
  • Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to the procure-to-pay process and implement improvements as needed.
• Delivery Coordination:
  • Coordinate with suppliers and logistics teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods.
  • Monitor delivery schedules and address any delays or issues promptly.
  • Maintain communication with internal stakeholders to provide updates on delivery status and resolve any related concerns.
• Ensuring TAT and MIS:
  • Ensure Turn-Around-Time (TAT) for procurement processes is met as per business requirements.
  • Generate and maintain Management Information System (MIS) reports to track procurement performance and provide insights for decision-making.
  • Analyze TAT and MIS data to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Identification of Auto PO Commodities:
  • Identify commodities suitable for Auto PO (Purchase Order) processing.
  • Work on the implementation and maintenance of Auto PO processes to streamline procurement activities.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to ensure accurate and timely Auto PO transactions.
• Strategic Procurement Skills:
  • Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans to achieve cost savings and improve supplier performance.
  • Conduct market analysis to identify potential suppliers and assess their capabilities.
  • Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to ensure favorable terms and conditions.
  • Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new product development and other strategic initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Engineering, Bachelor's degree, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in procurement or a similar role.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in using procurement software and tools (e.g., SAP, Compass, Cora).
• Proficiency in SAP MM Tcodes (e.g., ME21N, ME22N, ME23N, MIGO, MB51, MB52, XK01, XK02, XK03).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the manufacturing industry / Projects Business.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Familiarity with supplier management and corrective action processes.

• JOB ID: HRD258663
• Category: Procurement
• Location: Gate # 181, Fulgaon Village, Pune,Pune,MAHARASHTRA,412216,India
• Exempt