Buyer - EXIM

Job Purpose

Responsible for procurement and timely closure of sourcing tasks and import-export logistics — including selecting and negotiating rates with freight forwarders and customs-house agents (CHA). Develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier selection, issue RFQs, negotiate, compare bids, generate purchase orders (POs), and follow up on payments and material deliveries, including completing required statutory documentation. Identify and drive cost-saving “leap” projects. Collaborate closely with other buyers on the team to maximize synergies.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing end to end P2P activities of assigned categories.
• Source potential Vendors in Exim Category, manage the request for proposal (RFP) process, and evaluate vendor proposals based on factors such as functionality, pricing, support, and contractual terms.
• Creation of comparatives & Purchase orders.
• Price settlement with suppliers.
• Annual rate contracts.
• Development of alternate Suppliers.
• Supplier visits.
• Maintain savings data on weekly basis.
• Automation of processes & e-procurement practices.
• Adherence to compliance directives.
• Coordination with Legal team for contract closure.

Conversion of PR-PO.

• Timely conversion of PR-PO as per defined TAT, Query Resolution, Availing quotes from suppliers, Planning, Comparative statement preparation.
• Daily review of Purchase requisitions.
• Co-ordination with business stakeholders for Query resolution.
• Managing Quotes from Suppliers.
• Comparative preparation & submission for approval.
• Following up for Approvals.
• Creating Purchase orders.

Savings & Performance

• To generate savings through identifying LEAP projects, alternate sourcing, scope optimisation, Creating SOP / Scheduled agreement for Purchasing area.
• To identify area where SOP to be created.
• SOP creation & implementation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Academic Qualification: B.Tech in IT/CS/Mechanical / Electronics / PGDIM in Supply chain, Operations.
• 4-5 yrs

Technical Skills

• Negotiation & communications skills.
• MS Excel and MS Office.
• SAP MM Module transactions.

Behavioural Skills

• Strategic orientation.
• Innovative thinking.
• People development.
• Solution focused.