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Category Buyer- MRO
India
Key Responsibilities
- Procurement Execution & Tender Management
- Conduct procurement activities including RFX, tendering, bid evaluation, and PO processing as per approved sourcing strategies
- Prepare quotation comparative statements (QCS), negotiate with vendors, and process Notes for Approval (NFA) within defined Delegation of Authority (up to ₹10 lakhs per transaction or as per category volume)
- Ensure timely closure of open PRs and maximize utilization of Annual Rate Contracts (ARCs)
- Review and expedite open POs; initiate quarterly short closures in coordination with Category Manager
- Vendor Management & Trade Finance Coordination
- Ensure complete vendor registration and facilitate third-party due diligence with the compliance team
- Act as the single point of contact for LC issuance/closure, EMD/BG management, and related trade finance activities
- Coordinate with suppliers for timely submission of documents and collaborate with Material Management, Indirect Taxation, and Finance for GRN and bill booking
- Strategic Sourcing & Spend Planning
- Interact with planning and analytics teams to prepare spend analysis and demand forecasts
- Execute sourcing strategies and develop negotiation plans aligned with category objectives
- Present category insights and performance data to management for informed decision-making
- Supplier Database & Performance Monitoring
- Build and maintain an accurate supplier database for assigned categories
- Track category spend, monitor demand plan deviations, and optimize vendor mix (including “C” category vendors)
- Identify and onboard new or alternate suppliers to strengthen the supply base
- Monitor and evaluate supplier performance against defined KPIs
- Key Performance Indicators
- Annual savings delivered within the category
- Alignment of material and service trends with planned forecasts
- Development of alternate suppliers and vendor optimization
- Supplier performance tracking and continuous improvement
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