Operational Buyer

Job Description

VACANCY FOR OPERATIONAL BUYER

Join us as Operational Buyer based in Satara to drive purchasing process, the supplier forecast and Material Management and consequently to the replenishment process, the supply of materials is continuously ensured according to the requirements of both internal and external customers.

About the Company:
Our core competencies are in the areas of heat transfer separation, and fluid handling. We are dedicated to optimizing the performance of our customers' processes. our world-class technologies, our systems, equipment and services must create solutions that help our customers stay ahead. Please feel free to peruse our website


The position / About the Job:
In this job the Operational Buyer would be responsible for:

- Ensure our capacity needs of our suppliers
- Communicate material requirements and product specifics to our suppliers
- Place and secure delivery of purchase orders
- In case of deviations, limit the deviation and carry out corrective measures
- Supplier Payment approvals
- Support the handshake process
- Focus and track daily results related to the three defined purchasing milestones (quality, delivery, cost)
- Be active at Cell Status Board meetings
- Be active in problem solving and other improvement activities
- Suggest improvements on Instructions / SOP's
- Always consider the possibility of eliminating waste
- Engage in safety and quality work and immediately call TM/UM when problems or risks arise
- Take responsibility for their own development and to stay informed
- Forecast & logic based planning
- Supplier audits & visits if necessary
- Importing goods for local assembly

Who you are?

Operational Buyer based in Satara to drive purchasing process, the supplier forecast and Material Management and consequently to the replenishment process, the supply of materials is continuously ensured according to the requirements of both internal and external customers.

What you can be?
- B.E.in Mechanical / B.E. in Production engineering with minimum 4-6 years’ experience in relevant field.
- Deep knowledge of the ERP system
- Supply Chain Understanding
- Supplier association
- Good knowledge of the business and processes of the company
- Good communication skills.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- You are proactive.
- You have good cross functional awareness.

Why should you apply
- We offer you an interesting and challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value for our customers.
- Exciting place to build a global network with different nationalities to mingle and to learn.
- Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success, you will be learning new things every day.