Category Buyer

2 weeks ago


India Desmet Ballestra Full time
Category Buyer

Department:
Procurement & Logistics

Reports to:
Head of Procurement & Logistics - Ind

Revision
Date: 28/02/2023

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


The purpose of this role is to lead and manage the Mechanical, Electrical and Pneumatic brought-out items starting from Rfq, Negotiation, order finalization in line with Technical, Commercial and timeline targets as per the Project execution schedule.


  • Sourcing/ buying the right products Electrical Motors, Valves, Pumps, Pneumatic accessories, Measuring Instruments as per the drawings / specification
  • Negotiate with the suppliers to get the product at the best price after by comparing offers from multiple sources
  • Make procurement contract with the supplier as per future demand, the contract can be long term or short term which is based on the product type.
  • Source prices within the approved budgets & timeline to meet project forecasted delivery dates.
  • Achieve yearly savings target on the assigned categories
  • Track cost avoidances and lower depreciation
  • Contribute to improve Free Cash Flow through payment term and consignment negotiations
  • Challenge suppliers for price reduction along with Project Manager and Process team members
  • Define, consolidate, maintain a preferred suppliers list (supplier base compression and consolidation)
  • Participate in Internal review meetings with Project managers and external review meetings with suppliers to update the progress status frequently for smooth project execution
  • Develop and maintain a buying database for every buying product and update the status of every requisition placed for different project.
  • Take the ownership and responsibility to define and execute strategies through the years.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education / Experience

  • Bachelor's degree Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
years of experience in Procurement function, preferably in Project based setup / Manufacturing

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • IT literacy, keen on technology (Automation)
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills at all levels of the organisation
  • High level of empathy; displays and live the Cultural Diversity competency
  • A proactive and selfdriven attitude
  • Ability to bring creative solutions to problems
  • Ability to create employee engagement
  • Intellectual curiosity; learning capabilities
  • Fluent in English and Kannada & south India Languages will be an advantage

DIN HR COMPETENCIES

  • Eye to Details
  • Curious
  • Personally credible
  • Collaborative
  • Driven to deliver
  • Courage to challenge
  • Role model

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