Sr Buyer - Indirect Procurement

Sr. Buyer – Indirect Procurement

Senior Buyer is responsible for supporting procurement and vendor management activities for various indirect goods and services, including IT, HR, Professional Services, Transportation, Legal, through a systematic procure to pay process.

Job Responsibilities -

• Lead assigned sourcing projects and drives them to successful completion, including market analysis, RFx process, risk assessment and due diligence, commercial negotiations, contract execution, and Purchase Order management.
• Perform tactical (BAU) procurement activities per the framework/guidelines defined.
• Support the supplier risk assessment and due diligence process.
• Develop strong relationships with internal business partners.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives to align with company goals.
• Determine total cost of ownership for products and services procured.
• Participate in the evaluation of supplier capabilities, cost structure, risks, and ongoing performance monitoring etc.
• Develop supplier scorecards / ratings on an ongoing basis to measure supplier performance.
• Issue Purchase orders and track deliveries.
• Actively work with AP and suppliers to resolve any invoice and payment issues.
• Manage vendor catalogs and work with Category Leaders and business to keep them current.
• Ability to review/redline contracts/Order Forms across multiple procurement categories.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in Purchasing, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, Information Technology or other business-related field
• 5 – 7 years’ relevant procurement experience
• Solid negotiation, analytical and reporting skills
• Expertise in financial analysis with knowledge in cost model development
• Team player with the ability to work on cross-functional teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills and hands on with one of the Source to Pay solution
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with IT, legal, procurement, finance and other departments as needed to accomplish daily tasks and issues.
• Comfortable with engaging suppliers and leading internal calls for project resolution
• Experienced with summarizing and effectively communicating contract summary to senior executives
• Ability to determine prioritization of sourcing funnels and actively work with Category Leaders.

Company Benefits & Perks: 

• Competitive salary package.
• Performance-based annual bonus (cash and stocks).
• Hybrid working model (3 days office/week).
• Group Medical & Life Insurance.
• Modern offices with free amenities & fully stocked cafeterias.
• Monthly food card & company-paid snacks.
• Hardship/shift allowance with company-provided pickup & drop facility*
• Attractive employee referral bonus.
• Frequent company-sponsored team-building events and outings.

* Depending upon the shifts.

**The benefits package is subject to change at the management's discretion.