Procurement Buyer I

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Tactical Buyer to join our procurement team. The Tactical Buyer will be responsible for managing daily procurement activities ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers. This role requires excellent negotiation skills a strong understanding of procurement processes and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute daily procurement and requisitioning activities as directed.
• Manage and expedite past due orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Handle return goods activities for defective or nonconforming outputs processing and commodities from suppliers.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve any issues related to order acknowledgments and deliveries.
• Maintain accurate records of procurement activities and supplier interactions.
• Ensure adherence to department requirements and procurement processes.
• Support the supplier corrective action process as required.
• Participate in ongoing evaluation and training to improve procurement skills and knowledge.
• Procure to Pay Responsibilities:
• Manage the end-to-end procure-to-pay process including requisitioning purchase order creation goods receipt and invoice processing.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures throughout the procure-to-pay cycle.
• Work closely with finance and accounts payable teams to resolve any discrepancies related to invoices and payments.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to the procure-to-pay process and implement improvements as needed.
• Delivery Coordination:
• Coordinate with suppliers and logistics teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods.
• Monitor delivery schedules and address any delays or issues promptly.
• Maintain communication with internal stakeholders to provide updates on delivery status and resolve any related concerns.
• Ensuring TAT and MIS:
• Ensure Turn-Around-Time (TAT) for procurement processes is met as per business requirements.
• Generate and maintain Management Information System (MIS) reports to track procurement performance and provide insights for decision-making.
• Analyze TAT and MIS data to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Identification of Auto PO Commodities:
• Identify commodities suitable for Auto PO (Purchase Order) processing.
• Work on the implementation and maintenance of Auto PO processes to streamline procurement activities.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure accurate and timely Auto PO transactions.
• Strategic Procurement Skills:
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans to achieve cost savings and improve supplier performance.
• Conduct market analysis to identify potential suppliers and assess their capabilities.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to ensure favorable terms and conditions.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new product development and other strategic initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Engineering Bachelors degree Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement or a similar role.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in using procurement software and tools (e.g. SAP Compass Cora).
• Proficiency in SAP MM Tcodes (e.g. ME21N ME22N ME23N MIGO MB51 MB52 XK01 XK02 XK03).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the manufacturing industry / Projects Business.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Familiarity with supplier management and corrective action processes.