Operational Purchaser

**Operational Purchaser**:
Wärtsilä is leading the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We Wärtsilians help our customers unlock the value of energy transition by optimizing their energy systems and future-proofing their assets. Did you know Wärtsilä has delivered 74 GW of power plant capacity and more than 80 energy storage systems in 180 countries around the world?

In this fast-changing world of energy, we are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Want to join the ride?

We are now looking for an **Operational** **Purchaser** to join our South Asia Operational Organization based in **Khopoli**, **India**

**What will you be doing**:
Your work will focus on these main responsibilities:

- Procurement of Direct Local & Imported material.
- Purchase requisition scrutiny and vendor selection from vendor master.
- Cost and Lead time negotiation, Cost comparison of material (Subcontracting & bought out)
- Preparation of supplier recommendation sheet and its approval from Head SCM & Head Factory.
- Follow up for order confirmations & verification for correct material specifications, Prices & delivery dates.
- Preparation of PR- PO Sheet & Updation of all details like delivery dates, weights, mode of shipment etc.
- Cross checking of waybill (BL /AWB) & check list as per the purchase order & supplier invoice to avoid incorrect information filling in BOE.
- Co-ordinates with CHA for preparation of correct BOE & Handling custom queries
- Freight & condition updation, Release / Approve supplier invoices, GR/IR Issues.
- Monitor Cost vs Freight report to achieve set target of freight % over material value. (Freight Optimization), Air/Sea freight decision based on production urgencies.
- Handling supplier payment issues, Quality rejection & Warranty claims.
- New Vendor registration.
- Responsible for quality of material supplied by vendors.
- Resolution owner for supplier quality notification.
- Support in vendor development activities.
- Cost saving initiatives
- Support Logistics & Finance function
- Collate and analyze spends and supplier data as well as to execute benchmarking in order to continuously improve and enhance the supplier network.
- To follow and implement Code of conduct & Safe work practice with all suppliers.

**You will shine in this role, when you have**:

- BE/B-Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering graduate
- 8 - 10 years of relevant experience
- Experience in SAP/MM Module is preferred
- Experience in import activities
- Experience in supplier negotiation is a must have
- Communication Skills
- Cost awareness & effectiveness
- Financial Knowledge
- QHSE awareness

**Job location : Khopoli**

**Why you and us**:
We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative. We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in a diverse and inclusive work community where everyone can be their true self. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for.

Are you eager to be part of this ambition?

**How to apply**:
**Contact & next steps**

At Wärtsilä we value, respect, and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.