A purchasing professional who can quickly and accurately process purchase orders in a fast-paced environment. Has excellent stake holders service skills and works well in a team to consistently meet challenging performance targets.
What a typical day looks like:
Handle a team of 30+ Buyers
Work on shortage management with buyers, provide assistance in resolving Accounts Payable, warehouse and RTV challenges, follow-up to ensure PO s are placed on time, there are no past due orders, work on POAN action items
Ensure there are no Production line down situations
Ensure adherence to targets set for all Process Metrics
Perform Quarterly / Annual performance appraisals for the team members
Ensure timely generation and circulation of reports / dashboards
Mentor the team and guide them towards effective discharge of functions
Handle escalations if any, and escalate matters requiring the senior management s attention on a timely basis
Train new and existing team members on an ongoing basis on relevant tools or topics
Perform root cause analysis to expedite the resolution of service issues
Identify, recommend, and implement operational efficiencies to drive continuous improvement in the execution of procurement processes
Prepare Customized reports for analyzing and incorporating improvements in processes
Drive Process improvements and have succession plan in place for all critical resources
Be Back-up to Manager
Ensure detailed process documentation in place for training new employees coming onboard
Schedule regular calls with Suppliers and drive supplier performance improvement
Daily KPI, huddle and dashboard review
Review on Parts Count, HC, Dashboard, Metrics, 4UP-Update
Host Weekly/Bi monthly Calls with sites stake holders
Address issues with suppliers by leading the discussion and involve other team for support where needed
Talent review - review buyers performance, plan for their career path and identify appropriate training to improve buyers skills/knowledge where needed
The experience we re looking to add to our team:
Education: Bachelor s Degree or Engineering Graduates