Buyer Executive

Job Title: Buyer Executive  Reporting To: Head – Site Techno-Commercial Experience Required: 1–3 Years Plant Location: Mundra, Gujarat Industry: Metals / Manufacturing Educational Qualification: BE / B.Tech / Diploma in Engineering Specializations: Mechanical, Electrical, Metallurgical, or Chemical Engineering Preferred Industry Background: Copper, Zinc, Steel, Aluminum, Cement, Process or Chemical Plants Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): PO Placement: Complete within 30 days turnaround time (TAT) Line-Item Closure: 150 items per month ARIBA Approvals: 100% compliance Vendor Development: Minimum 10 alternate vendors per quarter Rejection Case Closure: 100% resolution Vendor Payment Follow-ups: Timely coordination Job Requirements: Strong negotiation skills and a robust approved vendor base Hands-on experience with SAP (MM Module), ARIBA, and reverse auctions Proficiency in preparing daily and monthly MIS reports for the Techno-Commercial department Roles & Responsibilities: Material planning, sourcing, and vendor development Vendor evaluation in coordination with user teams; contract finalization based on cost-effectiveness Execution of import orders; coordination with CHA & freight forwarders; EPCG documentation with taxation team Establish long-term business relationships Preparation of Annual Rate Contracts (ARCs) for C-class items; auto-ordering via SAP agreements Benchmark category performance across industry and internal teams; stay updated with market trends Ensure procurement aligns with production plans, including imports Coordinate with finance and divisions to meet payment commitments Handle issue resolution and complaints with internal stakeholders and suppliers Drive cost reduction and value engineering initiatives Monitor and finalize commercial terms for CAPEX projects Conduct price negotiations and variation analysis Prepare project budgets, estimates, and tender documents Actively contribute to digital transformation in SCM (e.g., e-Procurement, SAP & ARIBA enhancements, touchless ordering)