Create a better future!
Do you want to make a difference in the world and contribute to a sustainable future? We believe we can develop the technology and gain the know-how to make that difference. We have launched our ambition, Mission Zero – enabling our customers to move towards zero emissions in mining and cement. We need your leadership skills, curiosity, and drive for change to fulfill our goal. Together, we enable our customers to produce the materials needed for a better future.
Department
You will be the part of FLSmidth’ s Procurement Team for Bawal manufacturing unit to support department goal and targets. This involves travelling and involves high level of technical/Commercial expertise and Supplier handling skills.
Role
As Purchasing Specialist you will be responsible for supporting the full scope of Sourcing and procurement processes by providing the best conditions in terms of quality, price, delivery terms, technology and sustainability in accordance with guidelines and all in compliance with local as well as group regulations and procedures.
Your responsibilities
- Purchasing based on specifications and according to predefined procedures and processes to ensure delivery capability.
- Purchases products/items of expertise area at the right quality, characteristics, and volume.
- Participates in the selection of suppliers by analysis, evaluation, and handles operational relations and interfaces with selected suppliers.
- Establish strong relationships with key suppliers, improve the overall supplier relationship management.
- Developing high-level sourcing strategy which identifies the best products and services available.
- Leading supplier performance recovery & improvement activities.
- Managing the whole contract negotiations with the suppliers and coordinating the supplier, Legal department and related technical units to complete purchasing process.
- Performing the control of payments to suppliers at the right time and working coordinately with the Finance and Accounting Department.
- Following up the logistics to maintain the delivery of the goods on time and ensuring the arrival of the orders to the factory properly.
- Expedites Purchase Orders to ensure on time delivery, this includes physical visits to suppliers to check on progress.
- Collaborate closely with other departments locally and globally.
As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials.
What you bring
- Minimum 8-10 years of experience in the fields of technical purchasing and expediting.
- Solid commercial and financial understanding.
- Understanding of technical specification & drawings in purchase orders.
- Planning and Organizing
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Expert in MSOffice including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Education Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from a reputed University.
Experience
8-10 years of relevant experience in Sourcing and Purchasing.
What we offer
- Competitive remuneration package & access to salary packaging options to allow you to maximize your after-tax income.
- Competitive benefits package including Health Insurance, Personal Accident / Disability, Group Term Life Insurance, Annual health check-up, and voluntary insurance options.
- Work-life balance with a flexible work schedule so you can focus on professional and personal priorities.
- Time to recharge through 30 days PTO (with up to 10 days carry forward as Earned Leave stock)
- Employee Assistance program for you and your immediate family
- A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities
- Continuous development and training in your area of expertise within a global Organization
FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and cement industries – for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers
