Operative Buyer

Job highlights

• Required to support sourcing activities to resource items to fit,form and function.
• Required Skills
• Required experience in handling Heavy Steel Fabrication. . Having worked in a buyer role previously within a manufacturing environment and able to . Monitor supplier performance to set KPIs. Identify any upcoming supply risks and take action to avoid. Use a MRP system. .

Position: Operative Buyer

Job Location: Pune, Maharashtra

Job Summary

In this role, the Operative Buyer s primary function is to ensure continuity of supply through MRP and scheduling, identifying and remedying potential supply issue and taking remedial action before there is an impact on production.

To ensure best value and terms when purchasing on behalf of the Company, whilst maintaining and improving net working capital and supplier performance in line with the company targets.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide a strong purchasing and procurement support function to all areas ensuring continuity and efficiency of production, and to identify then act on actual and potential shortages ensuring full ownership is taken in remedial action
• Raise purchase orders and ensure these are placed in line with demand, and always when undertaking buying activity on behalf of the Company.
• Adhere to the Sandvik Rock Processing purchasing policy, Code of Conduct and take responsibility for design changes and special/one off parts in terms of obtaining re-specification of parts then pricing, ordering and delivery.
• You will ensure that design changes are followed through to ensure continuity of parts for production and will expedite procured items to minimize production disruption and ensure the integrity and accuracy of procurement data for all stakeholders.
• Collating internal customer feedback on supplier performance, right first time, adherence to delivery schedule to bring forward to line manager to support the effective management of suppliers.
• You will manage a portfolio of suppliers and implement performance improvement plans when necessary and undertake specific procurement related projects to drive down prices and ensure maximum value and terms.
• Required to support sourcing activities to resource items to fit, form and function
• Ensure your working environment is tidy, report any hazards/incidents as per internal processes, use PPE as provided and participate in the EHS programme/activities.

Required Skills

• Required experience in handling Heavy Steel Fabrication.
• Having worked in a buyer role previously within a manufacturing environment and able to
  • Monitor supplier performance to set KPIs
  • Identify any upcoming supply risks and take action to avoid
  • Use a MRP system
• Previous experience of working in a changing and pressurized role to demanding deadlines. Good planning, time management, and organizational skills

Education

• Degree educated in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, or a related field preferred or professionally qualified to an equivalent level - CIPS level 6
• Candidates with significant relevant procurement and sourcing experience will be considered in place of formal degree qualifications. (Being able to demonstrate competence in all the essential criteria set out)

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