Material Buyer - Projects

Founded in 1917, John Crane is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and engineering of mission critical flow control solutions for increased efficiency, emission reductions and energy transformation. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems and predictive digital monitoring technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 global sites in over 50 countries employing more than 6,000 employees worldwide. We partner with our customers and help them meet the latest environmental standards and keep their operations safe and controlled.

John Crane is part of  Smiths Group, For over 170 years, Smiths has been improving our world through smarter engineering. Our technology benefits millions of people every day – making travel safer, supporting sustainable energy transition, efficiently heating, cooling our homes, and helping our world stay connected.

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Leverage total company spend on Direct Materials for John Crane entities in scope and manage the supply chain to obtain improved safety, quality, delivery and cost as well as championing compliance to Smiths Group PLC policies. Work to satisfy John Crane Internal Customers on projects.  Execute and contribute to a global strategic supply chain vision, strategy, and methodology in support of John Crane goals and objectives to gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Responsibilities:

• Working for the EMEA Procurement manager responsible for Purchase to Pay activities for the MEA region
• Accountable for execution of direct materials and subcontract purchasing in line with Smiths Group PLC Code of Conduct, ensuring that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
• Ensuring approval of Purchase Orders in line with the Delegation of Authority policy and approval process
• Ensure the timely and efficient processing and acknowledgement of purchase orders and MRP action messages (Order, Expedite, De-Expedite, Cancel) or purchase requisitions to fulfil the material requirements of the operation by the Bangalore purchasing teams
• Build and maintain relationships with new and existing suppliers
• Negotiate improved prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
• Control Direct material costs and achieve savings as per annual targets
• Develop ideas to improve operational efficiency, add value and support continuous improvement culture and personal accountability in area of responsibility.
• Conversion of PR to PO within the defined timeline.
• Complete project material procurement ownership for assign project & tracking of materials for on-time deliveries (OTD).
• Prepare & maintain procurement tracker with deliverables for the assign project.
• Coordination with the concerned internal stake holders and liaise with the vendors for technical vetting and commercials.
• Vendor development/Selections for high quality products with competitive pricing.
• Negotiate with suppliers on lead-time, cost and quality so as to obtain the maximum benefit for the company and project the savings appropriately.
• Manage suppliers to meet objectives related to cost, delivery performance, schedule, and quality to meet department goal.
• Review and manage the supplier base to ensure consistency with the sourcing strategy & product quality.
• Complete cycle of "Purchase to Pay" to be followed up to payment of vendors.
• Ensure commercial, legal, and contractual compliance all the procurement. transactions.
• Support safe workplace cultures and compliance with Smiths EH&S

Skills and Experience:

• Diploma or University Degree
• 3 years of overall experience with 2+ years of experience working within a purchasing/ supply chain department
• Experience in technical specification and selection of vendors, including material and product knowledge.
• Delivered actual cost savings or other efficiency benefits within the organization.
• Experience in procuring / sourcing process-based measuring instruments such as (various gauges & transmitters), piping components such as (pipe fittings, pipes, tubes, flanges fittings fasteners, gaskets), critical components such as (pumps, coolers, accumulator, motors etc)
• Experience in procuring / sourcing on fabrication API Plans, spools, skids, auxiliary systems etc is an added advantage.
• Experience in handling import items and customs knowledge will be preferred.
• Experience on the different certification on process equipment is an added advantage.
• Knowledge on SAP will be preferred.
• Able to read and understand technical drawings
• Analytical skills - good knowledge of Microsoft programs,and data analysis including v-look ups and pivot tables
• Process-driven approach and “systems thinking”
• Ability to solve problems independently and in a structed way (e.g. A3), able to use data to inform decisions
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills
• Ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers
• Ability to project a positive and professional image on behalf of the organization, always promoting ethical procurement
• Ability to solve problems independently, keen and able to use initiative and lead.

Diversity & Inclusion:

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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