General Buyer

2 weeks ago

Mumbai Pune, India Skoda Auto Volkswagen Full time ₹ 40,00,000 - ₹ 1,20,00,000 per year

Purpose of the Position :

  • Preparation of relevant data and information for decision making.
  • Represent General Purchasing for the specific items, wherever necessary.
  • Support and prepare status reports for Department head.
  • Ensure accurate information in all reports and communications.
  • Optimize information systems and processes with other business units.

Authority:

  • Create purchase orders in KSRM and SAP.
  • Release of direct sourcing topics below EUR in Globe after necessary approvals from HOD General Purchase.

Work Profile

  • This profile will work as a Buyer for General Procurement items ( Other than Car Parts Buying)
  • Would be responsible for buying the products / services at the most competitive prices for the organization.
  • Would be responsible for developing the new supplier base to achieve the desired quality and best price.
  • Would be responsible for understanding the requirements from the User Department and releasing the Contracts / Purchase Orders within the defined timelines.
  • Would be responsible for making A Class Presentations and presenting to various forums Sourcing Committees, Management Update Meetings etc.
  • Liaison between the supplier and the user department in case of any escalations

Skills Required:

Technical Skill:

  • Knowledge of purchasing processes
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes / Commodities.
  • Knowledge for various commercial - legal terms and their implication.
  • Cost estimates of various commodities and equipment.
  • Negotiation skills
  • Problem Solving skills
  • Entrepreneurship

Behavioral skill:

  • Good communication skills to coordinate with all levels of the organization, suppliers, financial partners & interested parties.
  • Excellent presentation skill to prepare self-explanatory drafts, presentation to the pre - meeting/CSC for approvals.
  • Assertive and positive attitude
  • Quality consciousness
  • Self - motivated and initiative
  • Dependability
  • Economic awareness
  • Willingness to Learn

Critical Skills:

  • Handling conflicts
  • Handling complexities
  • Ability to respond positively to criticism

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

  • Acheive savings targets and KPIs established by VW India Management and VW group board as applicable .
  • Coordinate and work with various brands for the effective planning and excecution of purchasing activities.
  • Preparation and monitoring of daily /weekly/strategic activities independently and along with respective head.
  • Timely approval of Bidders , List , send RFQ ,receive quotations , organize technical approvals and shopping cart .
  • Get the new suppliers registered into B2B system , KSRM &SAP ( Documentation ,follow -up etc ).
  • Prepare price comparisions , benchmarking and plan the price negotiation(internal review , benchmarking ,strategy etc )
  • Prepare and conduct price negotiations with the suppliers .
  • Support the cost saving initiatives- Localization , alternative sourcing etc .
  • Preparation and participation in local pre meeting (ISC), Pre meeting (WOB), Corporate sourcing committee (CSC) meetings and other decision making forums .
  • Approval of relevant topics from respective head and globe ( as per the approved limits )
  • Prepare purchase orders in KSRM and SAP and take necessary approvals .Accordingly send to the suppliers .
  • Handle purchase order change management .
  • Liasioning with users , finance , etc for Supplier related issues .
  • Adherence to the VW India and /or VW Group processes and procedures (when applicable )
  • Timely escalation of the issues ( if any ) to the respective head .

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