Operational Buyer

Location: Pune, India

Department: Procurement / Supply Chain

Experience: 8-12 Years

Qualification: B.E. Mechanical / Electrical Engineering

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing

• Review project specifications and assess sourcing feasibility.
• Collaborate with Design and Quality teams to identify and define quality requirements.
• Share datasheets, specifications, and technical requirements with suppliers and obtain quotations.
• Conduct supplier scouting, evaluation, qualification, and onboarding activities.
• Obtain technical approvals from Design and E&S teams.
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Prepare techno-commercial comparison sheets (QCES) for management approval.
• Ensure suppliers comply with quality, delivery, and contractual requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage supplier compliance and contractual obligations.

Order Management & Delivery Follow-up

• Place purchase orders as per approved project requirements.
• Communicate purchase orders and project-specific requirements to suppliers.
• Obtain order confirmations and proactively resolve delivery concerns.
• Track and review schedules for critical project components.
• Escalate supplier-related delays and risks to stakeholders.
• Coordinate inspection documentation and quality certificates.
• Manage corrective actions and replacements for non-conforming materials.
• Ensure on-time delivery aligned with project milestones.
• Handle direct deliveries to project sites, including order amendments, packing lists, invoicing coordination, and logistics management.

Supply Chain & Continuous Improvement

• Participate actively in ALPS initiatives and ISO compliance activities.
• Support inbound and outbound logistics operations.
• Drive inventory optimization and reduction initiatives.
• Contribute to process improvement and procurement excellence programs.
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure smooth project execution.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong sourcing and procurement expertise.
• Supplier development and relationship management.
• Negotiation and contract management skills.
• Knowledge of quality systems and project procurement processes.
• Commercial awareness and cost optimization mindset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Preferred Product Knowledge

Experience in procurement of:

• Industrial Valves
• Instrumentation
• Pneumatic Components
• Gauges
• Panels
• Cables & Cable Trays
• Mechanical Equipment
• Electrical Components

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Exposure to global suppliers and international projects.
• Build a strong professional network across different countries and cultures.
• Play a key role in delivering successful customer projects.
• Continuous learning and career development opportunities.

Reporting to:  Group Leader Purchase

Join us as a Buyer in Pune and contribute to delivering world-class project solutions through efficient procurement, supplier management, and operational excellence.