Buyer – Indirects x 2

Salary INR 15k - INR 20k per month
Job Type Full-time
Contract Type

Full Description

We have a new position available in the Procurement Services team of our global client, due to the continuous expansion of the business and new customer demands. We’re looking for 2 x Buyer(s) who have some business or commercial experience and the ability to build, develop and maintain positive working relationships both internally and externally.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for handling and processing quotation requests within customer SLAs.
  • Work to deadlines and contracted KPIs – focus on quick turnaround and savings.
  • Completing sourcing and negotiation activity to secure best prices and terms to share with customers.
  • Build, maintain and manage customer/ supplier relationships through effective communications.
  • Understand customer needs and take prompt action on their requests.
  • Providing regular and accurate reporting on the status of all quotations to all stakeholders, as required.
  • Facilitating new supplier onboarding using the relevant tools and maintain existing supplier records.
  • Collaborating with customers and suppliers, as well as internal departments as required.
  • Supporting Senior Buyers as required on complex sourcing work.
  • Raise quotes and follow internal process in line with ISO Standards.
  • Source products and services across categories including IT, Commercial Services, Professional Services and other general categories of spend.
  • Understand and apply best practice procurement principles.
  • Negotiate best price and terms to achieve targets and increase savings for our customers.
  • Evaluate supplier price, quality, and delivery performance.
  • Stay current and up to date on market changes that may affect the supply and demand of products/ services.
  • Communicate this effectively to relevant stakeholders.
  • Attend meetings and update other colleagues on issues or concerns to share best practice and define processes.
  • Production and maintenance of bespoke reports using excel. 

Person Requirements:

  • Working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Managing workloads effectively and efficiently.
  • Internal and external interfaces.
  • Managing contract negotiations.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
  • The ability to work effectively and build strong working relationships with colleagues, suppliers and customers particularly when communicating via telephone/ video.
  • Able to lead work and interact with suppliers and customers who may be based in different countries.
  • Numeracy and analytical skills to evaluate data including spend files, tender prices and category benchmarking.
  • Confidence and ability to influence and persuade stakeholders plus manage and negotiate with suppliers.
  • Ability to manage all aspects of their workload and work independently or as part of a team to ensure all functions and tasks are carried out with due care.
  • Resilient, positive and persevering attitude to overcome and solve problems, challenges, and issues fast and effectively.

Qualifications:

  • Some experience including, but not limited to, sourcing, buying and supply chain management.
  • CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Purchasing and Supply or studying towards it is desirable.
  • A good knowledge of Microsoft Office, SAP and Ariba desirable.

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