Global Category Buyer Professional Services

About SKF

SKF started its operations in India in 1923. Today SKF provides industrial engineered solutions through its five technology-centric platforms: bearings and units seals mechatronics lubrication solutions and services. Over the years the company has evolved from being a pioneer ball bearing manufacturing company to a knowledge-driven engineering company helping customers achieve sustainable and competitive business excellence.

SKFs solutions provide sustainable ways for companies across the automotive and industrial sectors to achieve breakthroughs in friction reduction energy efficiency and equipment longevity and reliability. With a strong commitment to research-based innovation SKF India offers customized value-added solutions that integrate all its five technology platforms.

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SKF Purpose Statement

Together we re-imagine rotation for a better tomorrow.

By creating intelligent and clean solutions for people and the planet

Job Title: Global Category Buyer - Professional Services (Indirect Material & Services)

Reports To: Global Category Manager - Facility Services & Energy.

Role Type: Individual Contributor

Location: Pune

We are seeking a driven Global Category Buyer to join our global procurement team with a primary focus on procurement of Professional services. This role is based in India but operates within a global matrix organization collaborating closely with stakeholders across regions to ensure cost-effective compliant and value-driven sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Execute tactical procurement activities for professional services categories including Management Consulting Services Engineering & Technical Services and Marketing Services.
• Manage purchase requisitions RFQs and PO creation in alignment with global procurement policies.
• Support category managers and group functions in supplier selection negotiation and contract execution.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls legal requirements and sustainability goals.
• Maintain supplier relationships and monitor performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Finance Legal and Group Functions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and cost optimization strategies
• Ensuring that supplier bases of recurring services are properly equipped with capacity/capability standardized contracts and competition models as well as efficient/effective request-to-order processes.

Your profile

The ideal candidate combines a strong educational background solid purchasing experience and outstanding interpersonal skills. For the right candidate a lack of qualification in one area could be compensated for by a high level of qualifications in another.

• Bachelors degree in business administration/BE/B Tech; procurement certifications are a plus.
• 35 years of experience in tactical procurement minimum 3 years in professional services procurement.
• Familiarity with global sourcing practices and working in a global environment.
• Strong analytical negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in procurement tools (e.g. SAP Ariba Coupa) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across time zones and cultures.

What We Offer

• A global inclusive and innovative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• A chance to make a real impact in a fast-paced transformation-driven organization.

Some additional information

The position will be located in Pune India.

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