As a Buyer – Raw Material & Indirect you will be : Responsible for handling Raw Material & Indirect procurement. Coordination with supply chain & planning team to review stock & order the relevant quantity of RM based on MOQ and lead time. RFQ floating to the approved vendors & market benchmarking. Negotiate based on monthly/quarterly requirement. Analyzing market trends and condition through market intelligence to anticipate commodity price movements. Proactively inform business & ensure order and supply post business alignment. To participate in global new product initiative discussions with business and support in arranging samples. Identifying and evaluating potential suppliers, negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships. Organize filled Supplier Questionnaire (P-EHS) form from suppliers for all new materials. Prepare monthly MIS and savings update report. Attend regional con-call for market updates and support to other regional teams in RM / PM procurement from India. Organize monthly pricing forum with business & share the current & forecasted material price. Update PIR & source list in SAP & NPI process flow for new product introduction. Issue PO to suppliers & communicate to vendors keeping supply chain team in loop. Coordinate with Supply Chain & Production team for any supply issues on a regular basis & resolve. Coordination with suppliers & finance for payment process, credit notes, debit notes etc To implement and comply with purchasing procedures and guidelines. Ensuring compliance with company policies, regulations, and ethical standards in all purchasing activities. Approval of Purchase Orders in SAPWhat skills and experiences are we looking for? Graduate or Diploma in Engineering (any Discipline) Candidate must have knowledge in relation to specialty chemicals. Excellent command on MS office, especially MS Excel & SAP, Ariba Excellent planning and organizing skills Time management skills: self-organized and ability to prioritize tasks based on importance and urgency, avoid procrastination. Problem-solving: aptitude for identifying and addressing purchasing challenges, finding creative solution and making informed decisions. Excellent written and oral communication Good Team Player with Conflict resolution skills
Job Title
Direct Procurement Executive