Associate Buyer-Bengaluru,India

Job Summary:

This role focuses heavily on transactional tasks: issuing POs, tracking orders, following up with vendors, and supporting more senior buyers. Work is typically guided by established procedures with limited need for judgement-based decision making. Associated often escalate exceptions.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Create Purchase Orders (POs), Manage lead times and process purchase requests efficiently.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable, Warehouse and Project teams to address purchase issues and ensure equipment arrives on time and at the correct location.
• Monitor and manage purchase orders to ensure timely delivery aligned with project schedules, including cleanup of outdated orders.
• Review order confirmations for accuracy and input that info, along with tracking, into the ERP
• Communicate with project teams on all relevant information regarding purchase order requests and/or submitted purchase orders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and order tracking tools
• Ability to follow established procedures and escalate issues appropriately
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and stakeholders

Required Education, Skills, Competencies, Certifications, and/or Experience:

• Associate’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• Equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
• 1-2 years’ experience in procurement, supply chain or a related administrative role. 
• Basic understanding of purchasing processes and ERP systems
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.