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Position Title: Strategic Buyer - Wood & Panel Products Department: Purchase & Vendor Development Industry Focus: Wood-Panel, Engineered Wood, and Furniture Manufacturing Reports To: Head of Supply Chain / Procurement Manager Location: [Plant / Corporate Office] 1. Position Purpose Secure cost-effective, timely, and quality supplies of wood-panel materials, furniture components, and packaging by developing a robust supplier base, optimising logistics, and enforcing rigorous process controls. 2. Key Responsibilities Functional Area Responsibilities Typical Outputs Product & Supplier Research - Source MDF, HDF, particle board, plywood, veneers, laminates, edge-band tapes, adhesives, and furniture hardware. - Benchmark global and domestic suppliers; introduce alternates to lower total cost of ownership (TCO). Qualified supplier shortlist, cost-saving proposals Vendor Management & Negotiation - Build long-term supplier partnerships; negotiate pricing, payment terms, and service levels. - Conduct supplier plant audits (quality systems, capacity, ESG compliance). Signed contracts / rate agreements, audit reports Process & SOP Compliance - Own Purchase-to-Pay SOP for wood & panel category; ensure full documentation at RFQ, PO, GRN, and payment stages. - Lead continuous-improvement projects (cycle - time, paperwork reduction). Updated SOPs, CAPA logs Inventory & Stock Control - Maintain min/max levels for boards, veneers, and consumables in ERP. - Coordinate with production planners to prevent stock-outs / over-stocking. Weekly inventory dashboard, slow-moving stock alerts Supply-Chain **Resolve logistics or quality issues to ensure on - OTIF (%) metrics, freight-** Continuity time supply to plants. - Optimise load planning for bulky panel products to reduce freight cost. cost reductions Market Intelligence - Track timber prices, resin trends, freight indices, and competitor sourcing strategies. - Present quarterly cost forecasts to management. Market-insight reports, cost-impact models Purchasing Operations - Raise POs, call-offs, and scheduling agreements; verify documents and authorise supplier invoices in line with contracts. PO accuracy rate, invoice - to-payment TAT Supplier Performance & Compliance - Scorecard suppliers on quality, delivery, and cost; manage improvement plans. - Ensure compliance with FSC, ISI, CARB, E1/E0 emissions, or other industry standards. Supplier scorecards, corrective-action trackers 3. Qualifications & Skills - Graduate in Supply-Chain, Mechanical / Wood Technology, or related field; MBA / PGDMM preferred. - 4-6 years of strategic buying experience in wood-panel / furniture industry. - Proven negotiation and contract-management skills; familiarity with Incoterms and logistics. - Hands-on with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and advanced Excel / Power BI. - Knowledge of plywood grades, MDF specifications, veneer slicing, lamination, and packing norms. - Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration abilities. - Willingness to travel for supplier audits and trade-fair sourcing (~20-30%). 4. Performance Indicators - Cost Savings Achieved (% of spend) - On-Time In-Full (OTIF) Delivery - Inventory Turns / Days of Stock - Supplier Quality PPM & Audit Scores - Process-Compliance Score (SOP adherence) **Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent Pay: ₹420,141.54 - ₹1,487,987.70 per year **Experience**: - Furniture Manufacturing: 5 years (preferred) - Wood-Panel: 5 years (preferred) Work Location: In person
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