Senior Buyer

Thermax Group is an USD 1 billion company, providing a range of engineering solutions in the energy and environment sectors. We are one of the few companies in the world that offers integrated innovative solutions in the field of heating, cooling, power, water and waste management, air pollution control and chemicals. We strive to serve our clients better by developing sustainable solutions which are environment-friendly and enable efficient deployment of energy and water resources.

We are headquartered in Pune, India and operate globally through 19 international offices (including Indonesia), 12 sales & service offices including Indonesia and Thailand and 12 manufacturing facilities 7 in India and 5 overseas.

Designation - Senior Buyer - Bought Out

Department : Enviro - Projects

Qualification: B.E / B.Tech Mechanical

Location: Environment House, Pune

Roles and Responsibilities:

Procurement of Bought out Items such as Machining parts, Bearings, Industrial Valves, Pumps, Motors, Gearbox, Screw/chain conveyors, Pneumatic conveying, Industrial Fans, HVAC (Industrial ventilation and AC), Equipment buying, Projects specific (EPC) buying etc.

Collaborate with Engineering, Planning, Operation , Projects , stores , vendors & Finance.

Understand the specifications, client / consultant requirements.

Study of techno-commercial requirements of clients, Budgets, current market rates to establish benchmark prices.

Prepare Zero based Costing & Techno-commercial negotiation with Vendors.

Prepare justification in case of overrun than budget.

Material procurement as per applicable ITP / Code / Specifications / Drawing / approved Vendor list.

Timely Loading and issuing Purchase Orders to supplier and ensure on time deliveries .

Maintain proper documentation for each PO like received quotations, comparative statements, negotiation done etc.

Issue and administrate POs through ERP-Oracle system as per project schedule .

Track progress of orders and ensure timely delivery of various procurement items. Regular visits to the vendors.

To ensure proper submission of receipts & invoices to finance and minimize the dispute with all stakeholders and track timely release of payment to suppliers

Understand risks in supply chain and have risk mitigation plans.

Provide pre-bid support to Proposal Team & Manage development of new vendors

Active participation in liquidations of slow-moving Inventory

Coordinate between projects & vendors in case of site complaints related to suppliers

Follow the ISO procedures.

Adherence to the monthly/quarterly plan.

Consolidate the MIS & share weekly

Critical Competencies for the job:

Should be a quick learner, extremely self-driven, excellent Communication & negotiation skills .

Skilful in sourcing, data analysis, costing, fair pricing, and negotiation

Understand mechanical drawing, technical aspects of fabrication processes.

Knowledge of Project procurement and sourcing

Knowledge of various grades of raw material & relevant codes.

Knowledge of ASME and ISO Standards.

Knowledge of ERP ORACLE , MS Office.

Knowledge on taxes and duties.

Should travel from vendor to vendor regularly

Knowledge of imports buying and dealing with overseas suppliers.

Ability to influence cross-functional department

Should be able to address the vendors queries along with Engg/QC/Projects/Finance

Should handle site complaints related to suppliers

Should be flexible & carry positive mind-set, Good relationship/ people management skills