Buyer

Position: Buyer

Location: Karachi Office

Qualification

• Minimum bachelors degree in Engineer, Business, Economics or Law.

Experience

• 3+ years of progressive work experience in procurement, providing support to operations in comparable environment (mining or industrial sector).

Requirements

• Hands-on experience of SAP and Ariba preferable.
• Strong analytical & communication skills.
• Good knowledge of procurement, negotiation, commercial understanding, and cost breakdown.
• Ability to function and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sourcing process for complex categories, conducting market analysis, identifying potential suppliers, and negotiating favorable contracts.
• Develop and implement category strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder needs.
• Analyze spend data, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement strategies to optimize procurement value.
• Stay abreast of market trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in procurement.
• Manage a portfolio of critical vendors, building and maintaining strong relationships based on collaboration and trust.
• Evaluate vendor performance, conduct risk assessments, and implement improvement plans.
• Negotiate contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Mentor junior buyers in vendor management best practices.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and improve procurement processes.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of procurement policies and procedures.
• Support the Procurement Specialist in implementing technology solutions and enhancing data analytics capabilities.
• Provide guidance and support to junior buyers, fostering their professional development.
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure procurement processes are aligned with business requirements.
• Actively participate in cross-functional teams to support procurement projects.