Buyer

Position Overview

The Senior Buyer is responsible for the strategic and operational ownership of the procurement lifecycle for critical commodities. This role demands a high-level of accountability in managing supplier performance, leading a professional team, and ensuring supply chain synchronization to support our local service center and global delivery commitments.

Key Responsibilities:-

• Procurement & P2P Ownership : Lead the end-to-end PR-to-Pay lifecycle for critical commodities (Imports, Intercompany, Fasteners, Interco, Tubes, Fittings, Bar stock, etc.), ensuring all POs strictly adhere to Lead Time (LT) guidelines.
• Supply Chain Synchronization : Facilitate critical alignment between Planning and Suppliers by securing Order Acknowledgments and maintaining real-time ERP data integrity to reflect accurate delivery timelines.
• Performance & KPI Accountability : Drive On-Time Delivery (OTD) excellence across external and intercompany networks, remaining directly accountable for meeting and exceeding established supplier KPI targets.
• Logistics & Inbound Streamlining : Orchestrate seamless inwarding operations by coordinating closely with logistics for timely pickups and proactively resolving complex import bottlenecks and contractual delivery issues.
• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) : Systematically monitor and improve supplier performance through strategic interventions and cross-functional collaboration to ensure quality and reliability.
• Compliance & Financial Integrity : Maintain system documentation in rigorous alignment with ISO and EMS standards while managing the swift resolution of invoice discrepancies to ensure healthy financial workflows.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Educational Background : BE in Mechanical Engineering with 8+ years of progressive experience , preferably within the Valves, Pumps, Compressor or Turbine industries.
• Domain Expertise : Advanced mastery of Direct Procurement and Bought-out Commodities , with a comprehensive understanding of the full P2P cycle.
• Leadership : Proven experience managing and mentoring a team of 2–3 members to achieve operational excellence.
• Functional Proficiency : Deep understanding of Supply Chain Management (SCM), including supplier development, quality assurance, and global logistics.
• Technical Systems : Highly proficient in ERP systems , with a strong preference for candidates experienced in Oracle .
• Communication & Influence : Exceptional English fluency with the professional gravitas to influence and collaborate effectively across all organizational levels.