Tactical Purchasing Specialist

Job Description
Extracts Open PO Report - Convert PR to PO
Collaborates with suppliers for PO acknowledgement and confirmations
Updates ERP with confirmation dates
Communicates with the plant on specific queries related to PO
Checks the supply/demand and decide items for release to replenish stock
Implements exception messages in SAP, Oracle, plant ERP (Expedite, Defer, etc)
Liaises with Suppliers for deliveries, maintain promise dates and order confirmations
Collaborates with Global Stakeholders including Category Managers, Production & Inventory Control Manager and Value Stream Managers for Material Availability
Leads Supplier Relationship Management process with internal and External supplier in collaboration with SPE (Supplier Performance Engineer) & Category leaders to improve supplier RDSL
Collaborates with finance for Supplier On Time payment
Completes Material Master Set up and associated activities

Requisition to PO Conversion for MRO Items
Validate Supplier Lead Times based on the Lead times for delivery
Coordinates Material Master Data Audits in the ERP
Communicates with Plant/Site Buyers on the actions and resolutions
Supports Team to prepare monthly/quarterly/annual management reports for Customer and Suppliers
Raises supplier delivery issues to PIC Manager (Supply Chain Manager) and Planning team
Stay up to date on Parked/blocked invoice report and resolve discrepancy s in a timely manner
Negotiates with vendors to acquire the best cost (as applicable) and delivery requirements while supporting inventory turns
For This Role, You Will Need:
Minimum 5 to 10 years of professional experience in Purchasing / Procurement / Supply Chain or Casting, Forging, Machining
Knowledge in Strategic sourcing methodology, supply chain management, contracting, procurement, and supplier management skill
Experience working with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle
Excellent digital literacy and a technical proficiency that includes significant data gathering skills, expertise, interpretation, and reporting for the Supply Chain organization
Strong problem solving & analytical skills with expertise in data analysis and management (Advanced Excel, Tableau, Power BI, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Access, PowerPoint, SQL)
Self-motivated

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:
Bachelors degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Management or any related field
Experience in Project Management and Project Management certification are an added advantage

Working Hours:

12:00 PM to 9:00 PM, 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM or 4:30 PM to 1:30 AM