Buyer

• Accountable for execution of direct materials and subcontract purchasing in line with Smiths Group PLC Code of Conduct ensuring that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
• Ensuring approval of Purchase Orders in line with the Delegation of Authority policy and approval process
• Ensure the timely and efficient processing and acknowledgement of purchase orders and MRP action messages (Order Expedite DeExpedite Cancel) or purchase requisitions to fulfil the material requirements of the operation by the Bangalore purchasing teams
• Build and maintain relationships with new and existing suppliers
• Negotiate improved prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
• Control Direct material costs and achieve savings as per annual targets
• Develop ideas to improve operational efficiency add value and support continuous improvement culture and personal accountability in area of responsibility.
• Able to read and understand technical drawings
• Analytical skills good knowledge of Microsoft programsand data analysis including vlook ups and pivot tables
• Processdriven approach and systems thinking
• Ability to solve problems independently and in a structed way (e.g. A3) able to use data to inform decisions
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills
• Ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers
• Ability to project a positive and professional image on behalf of the organization always promoting ethical procurement
• Ability to solve problems independently keen and able to use initiative and lead.
• SAP knowledge but not essential

Qualifications :

• Diploma or University Degree in Engineering discipline (Mechanical/Electrical preferred)
• 5 years of overall experience with 3 years of experience working within a purchasing/ supply chain department
• Experience in technical specification and selection of vendors including material and product knowledge.
• Delivered actual cost savings or other efficiency benefits within the organization.
• Experience in procuring / sourcing processbased measuring instruments such as (various gauges & transmitters) piping components such as (pipe fittings pipes tubes flanges fittings fasteners gaskets) critical components such as (pumps coolers accumulator motors etc)
• Experience in procuring / sourcing on fabrication API Plans spools skids auxiliary systems etc is an added advantage.
• Experience in handling import items and customs knowledge will be preferred.
• Experience on the different certification on process equipment is an added advantage.
• Knowledge on SAP will be preferred.
• Conversion of PR to PO within the defined timeline.
• Complete project material procurement ownership for assign project & tracking of materials for ontime deliveries (OTD).
• Prepare & maintain procurement tracker with deliverables for the assign project.
• Coordination with the concerned internal stake holders and liaise with the vendors for technical vetting and commercials.
• Vendor development/Selections for high quality products with competitive pricing.
• Negotiate with suppliers on leadtime cost and quality so as to obtain the maximum benefit for the company and project the savings appropriately.
• Manage suppliers to meet objectives related to cost delivery performance schedule and quality to meet department goal.
• Review and manage the supplier base to ensure consistency with the sourcing strategy & product quality.
• Complete cycle of Purchase to Pay to be followed up to payment of vendors.
• Ensure commercial legal and contractual compliance all the procurement. transactions.
• Support safe workplace cultures and compliance with Smiths EH&S

Additional Information :

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