Requirements: Relevant Tertiary qualification2-4 years experience as a BuyerSAP experience (Essential)MS. Excel Intermediate skills (Essential)Duties (Not limited to):Procedures & Processes:Responsible for procurement and resale of raw material/ Packaging Material for the manufacturing unit.Vendor Negotiations, Purchase Order generations, follow up with Vendors to ensure on time delivery.To expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems.Coordination with accounts for Payments to VendorsCoordination with stores & Production for material arrangementCoordination with Planning team for material planning & accurate projectionStock reviews & Re conciliation.Fully leverage existing procurement strategies, contracts and relationshipsBuild strategic relationships with key suppliersExecute and manage effective global contracts with suppliers.Lead localization in Raw and Packaging materialsSupport IBD on supplier driven innovations.Weekly line item wise review basis planning sheet for material status / arrival update to avoid shortages / for advance planning etc. ( Planning head / Procurement Head / Ops Head)Price ControlManages contracts for products with fluctuating as well as stable prices.Ensures that required quantities are procured at the optimum price & time to avoid delay in production.Ensure release of POs as per DOAsEnsure multiple quotes / price comparisons wherever applicableProjects and KAIZENS to generate savings over budget.Internal / external price benchmarking.Any deviations need to be consulted and need pre approvalsAnalysis/MIS / RecordsSystematic filing of all POs with required supporting (quotations / rate contracts etc)Utilizes latest scientific techniques/research materials to analyze present and future price trends.Periodic Appraisal of Vendors & supplier & take necessary action on non performing suppliers & make subsequent plans to develop & work ahead with a performing vendor.Monthly closure of unwanted POsNew Product DevelopmentBuying on NPD items RM & PM as per timeline and budgeted costSafety & Training Adhere to safety procedures and standardsNeed to train junior colleagues & sub ordinates as and when requiredPlease note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us in 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.