Buyer, Business

Our company is seeking a motivated Purchase Buyer to join our team. This role is responsible for following and maintaining Purchase SOPs, ensuring routine execution, managing cost control and escalations, and handling both domestic and international sourcing for automation and logistics automation projects.

The Purchase Buyer will develop and manage a domestic and global supplier base, monitor supplier accounts payables, and ensure on-time procurement at optimal cost.

• Review and evaluate supplier business accounts (Class A & B suppliers)

• Develop alternate sourcing strategies and ensure substitute suppliers for each commodity

• Build and maintain domestic and global supplier relationships

• Review purchase indents, prioritize urgent requests, and initiate procurement processes

• Ensure on-time procurement at optimal cost

• Resolve daily procurement-related queries with Stores and Accounts teams

• Manage Cap Ex procurement and maintain compliance records

• Drive utilization and liquidation efforts for excess inventory

• Analyze and define reorder levels

• Suggest cost-effective alternatives using available excess inventory

• Support effective inventory planning and forecasting

• Ensure adherence to Purchase SOP

• Address and resolve compliance-related queries

• Review pending PO reports weekly

• Review PO vs. GRIR reports monthly

• Update KRA goals and achievement tracking weekly

• Source global and local trade/labor for in-house and on-site installation and commissioning

• PLCs

• Industrial PCs

• Sensors

• Switchgear

• Scanners

• Light Curtains

• Cables & Cords

• Controllers

• Vision Systems

• IT Equipment

• Pneumatics & Hydraulics

• Motors, Gearboxes, Servos

• Screw Jacks

• Tools & Hand Tools

• Bearings

• Chains & Sprockets

• Aluminum Extrusions

• Hardware

• Machined & Fabricated Components (including surface finishes such as painting and powder coating)

• 2–5 years of relevant purchasing or supply chain experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP/SCM systems

• Strong negotiation and analytical skills

• Ability to troubleshoot supply chain issues and implement corrective actions

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments

• Self-starter with strong ownership mindset

• Team-oriented with strong communication skills

• Proactive forecasting and planning skills

• Willingness to travel periodically to supplier and client sites