Buyer- API Sourcing -On third party payroll

Role & responsibilities

I. Process Purchase Requisitions

1. Generate and allocate purchase requisition (PR) reports.
2. Send request for quotes (RFQ) to vendors.

II. Vendor Negotiation and Market Research

1. Negotiate costs, lead times, and minimum order quantities with vendors.
2. Evaluate vendor quotes and prepare quotation analysis forms (QAF).
3. Conduct market research on raw material (RM) and packaging material (PM) costs.

III. Execute Purchase Orders

1. Select vendors and raise purchase orders in SAP.
2. Send approved purchase orders to vendors and confirm receipt.

IV. Coordinate for Timely Delivery

1. Follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery.
2. Arrange logistics for material delivery.
3. Coordinate with the finance team for vendor payments.

V. Monitor Rejections

1. Coordinate with QA and Stores to understand rejections.
2. Inform vendors about rejections and provide samples if needed.
3. Ensure timely closure of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

VI. Support Compliance and Audits

1. Arrange documents for audits and compliance.
2. Provide quality and compliance documents for regulatory submissions.

VII. Performance Tracking

1. Generate on-time in-full (OTIF) reports and track performance.
2. Evaluate vendor performance and provide feedback.
3. Track monthly spend and price variance.

VIII. Additional Activities

1. Support new product design and documentation.
2. Arrange meetings between vendors and internal stakeholders.
3. Prepare and track rate contracts for materials.