Buyer, Procurement Specialist

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Operations

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for Direct Materials.

• Create, modify, and manage Purchase Orders (POs) in SAP.

• Ensure timely procurement and uninterrupted supply to support business operations.

• Monitor procurement transactions and resolve discrepancies proactively.

Vendor Invoice Management (VIM)

• Handle Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) processes and workflows.

• Coordinate with finance, vendors, and internal stakeholders for invoice reconciliation and issue resolution.

• Ensure invoice processing accuracy and compliance with procurement policies.

Supplier Management

• Coordinate with global suppliers across multiple geographies and time zones.

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure delivery performance and service quality.

• Support supplier onboarding, compliance documentation, and performance tracking.

• Manage escalations related to delivery delays, shortages, or quality concerns.

Logistics & Supply Chain Coordination

• Collaborate with logistics teams to track shipments and ensure timely material movement.

• Monitor inbound logistics operations and resolve shipment-related issues.

• Coordinate with freight partners, warehouses, and internal planning teams.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze procurement and supply chain data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.

• Prepare procurement dashboards, KPI reports, and operational summaries.

• Support inventory optimization and cost-control initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Planning, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality, and Logistics teams.

• Support procurement process improvements and automation initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with organizational procurement standards and policies.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Mandatory Skills

• 4-7 years of experience in Procurement / Supply Chain operations.

• Strong experience in Direct Materials procurement.

• Hands-on experience with SAP PO creation and procurement workflows.

• Experience in Vendor Invoice Management (VIM).

• Exposure to handling global suppliers and international procurement operations.

• Experience working in high-pressure / high-stakes operational environments.

• Knowledge of logistics operations and supply chain coordination.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with ERP and procurement tools.

• Knowledge of supply planning and inventory management concepts.

• Exposure to process improvement initiatives.

• Advanced Excel and reporting skills.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Commerce, Engineering, or related field.

• Relevant certifications in Procurement or Supply Chain are an added advantage.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Strong attention to detail and execution discipline.

• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.

• Comfortable working with global teams and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Self-driven, collaborative, and solution-oriented mindset.

• Ability to thrive in dynamic and fast-paced environments.

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