Indirect Buyer

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Description: Job Title - Indirect Buyer BE/Dip Mech OR Bcom with 5 yrs of experience Description of role: Responsible and accountable for the Indirect purchasing which includes below responsibilities but not limited to, Deliver on customer needs. Conduct competitive bids. Identify cost reduction opportunities. Review and monitor purchase requisitions. Manage supplier communication. Understand market trends. Deal with invoice discrepancies. Ensure compliance with strategic procurement. Key Responsibilities: Strategy and Development Hardcore experience required in Indirect purchasing commodities Responsible for vendor identification and development so as to negotiate and buy materials and services to meet the Company's operational requirements. This includes supplier selection, tendering and cost estimation. Develop and implement a strategy to ensure the function is operating in line with the objectives of the business to add value, mitigate supply chain risk and deliver cost savings. Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships to deliver continuous improvement in delivery of goods and services by the supply base Overall responsibility for Purchasing and Cost Estimating activities For commodity Ensure that purchasing strategies and processes are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality and delivery targets, which enables the company to function and compete effectively in the market Evaluate the challenges faced by the business and take action to mitigate risks and develop opportunities Negotiate contract terms with key suppliers to ensure value for money, quality standards and delivery terms with technical and operational input from stakeholders if appropriate Develop, implement and maintain a supplier relationship and evaluation process to measure effective supplier performance and compliance Work closely with all cross functional team for different requirement of Indirect purchasing Self Management: Resilient, optimistic and open to change Shows moral courage, openness and honesty in all dealings ls confident, assertive and self assured Self motivated and able to work well under pressure Skills and Attributes: Working experience on ERP ( SAP) Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage, negotiate and manage key stakeholders and suppliers Strong and confident negotiator with the ability to negotiate at all levels Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills