Indirect Buyer

Summary

Reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions. Coordinates purchasing activities with all departments to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner. Processes purchase requisitions, purchase change orders and requests for quotes to suppliers. Responsible for procurement business system data input and integrity; creates and maintains bills of material and parts/commodities numbers in supply chain management or other enterprise-wide systems. Participates in maximizing the procurement teams' changes, part parameters; quote table maintenance, supplier database information, error report analysis, and part number/supplier code information. Performs cost analysis and volume planning for major commodities (e.g., materials, components, equipment and services). Monitors the cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to negotiate highest quality at best value. Develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive. May recommend cost saving proposals including make-versus-buy analysis or alternative sourcing. Interacts closely with suppliers and QA to resolve quality issues. Works with management to address all aspects of commodity management, including procurement support, commodity business plans, market trends assessment, pricing, and product availability. Requires domestic or global expertise of assigned commodities.

Job Description

Varex Imaging, headquartered in Salt Lake City, USA, is a leading innovator, developer, and manufacturer of X-ray imaging component solutions, which includes X-ray tubes, digital flat panel detectors, software, and other key components of X-ray imaging systems.

Varex is looking for an experienced Indirect Buyer to join our dynamic and fast-growing team.
- Your Role- Reviews and analyses purchase requisitions. Coordinates purchasing activities with all functions and departments including manufacturing, planning, engineering, Project & Facilities department, IT and support functions (Finance/HR/Quality) to acquire materials, services, spares, AMC finalization, agreements and rate contracts in a cost effective and timely manner.- Processes purchase requisitions, purchase change orders and requests for quotes from suppliers/ service providers.- Understands the purchase requirements, specifications and timelines.- Responsible for procurement business system data input and integrity; creates and maintains bills of material and parts/commodities numbers in supply chain management or other enterprise-wide systems.- Participates in maximizing the procurement teams' changes, part parameters; quote table maintenance, supplier database information, error report analysis, and part number/supplier code information.- Performs cost analysis, Industry benchmarking and volume planning for major commodities (e.g., materials, components, equipment and services).- Commercial negotiations for requirements, tendering and evaluations with analysis.- Monitors the cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to negotiate highest quality at best value.- Develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive along with sources databases.- May recommend cost saving proposals including make-versus-buy analysis or alternative sourcing.- Interacts closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve quality service and billing related issues.- Works with management to address all aspects of commodity management, including procurement support, commodity business plans, market trends assessment, pricing, and product availability. Requires domestic or global expertise of assigned commodities.- Ensures start to end adherence to Purchase process.- Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP product and productivity software desired.

Your Profile:
- Bachelor/master’s degree in business administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management or equivalent- 8+years of related experience- Ability to multi-task effectively- Proactive problem-solving mindset.

What we offer- A unique opportunity to become part of growing organization in India being part of a global market leader in Xray imaging components.- Excellent development potential.- An international work environment with global teams collaborating on various projects across several countries.- Competitive compensation package including participation in Varex incentive plans.- Corporate Health Benefits.- Additional benefits will be added as we grow.

Time Type:
Full time

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:
N/A

Pay Rate Type:
Salary
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability._