Senior Buyer

Responsibilities

Develop, advocate and implement sourcing and negotiation strategies for key spend areas to achieve short and long term savings targets. Evaluate submitted quotations on the basis of objective criteria using any agreed weightings and scoring process. Negotiate with suppliers to agree contract terms and relationships that will achieve the interests of the organization. Evaluate the financial, commercial and technical capabilities of potential suppliers. Identify the non-conformance of supplier performance and take necessary steps to rectify the same. Develop, maintain and improve relationships with internal stakeholders to promote effective procurement. Conduct risk analysis on high spend commodities and suppliers; identify the opportunities for mitigation of such risks and carry out necessary steps. Assist or help in co-ordination of all post order activities on need basis until the material received in safe condition at the site and till the supplier gets paid. Ensure compliance with the organization’s procedures that cover the Procurement process Support your colleagues in the execution of projects when required. Prepare and submit the various suits of reports to your Line Manager on weekly, monthly and quarterly basis. Qualifications

5+years experience in procurement of technical categories Passionate about delivering results. Analytical and Planning skills. Proactive problem-solving skills. Excellent negotiations skills. Ability to follow directives and procedures, along with ensuring compliance. Proven decision making and problem-solving skills. Written and Verbal communication skills. Relationship management with internal and external stakeholders.

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