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5-10 years

Pune

1 vacancy

Buyer

Smiths Detection

posted 2mon ago

Job Description

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.
  • 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.
  • SAP knowledge but not essential
Qualifications
  • Diploma or University Degree in Engineering discipline (Mechanical/Electrical preferred)
  • 5 years of overall experience with 3+ 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.
  • 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

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

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