Buyer 3

Emerson Japan, Ltd.; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Japan, Ltd. is seeking a procurement professional in Pune to manage requisitions, release POs, and collaborate with global suppliers to ensure material availability. You will identify risks, maintain master data, and support cross-functional teams in achieving on-time delivery.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, end-to-end supply chain knowledge, and proficiency with digital data tools. Prior experience in casting/forging procurement is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Production Engineering or related field.
• Experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain with casting/forging exposure.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes and commercial terms.
• Ability to document processes and analyze operational data for decision-making.
• Proficiency with digital tools for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Review purchase requisitions and release purchase orders to suppliers.
• Collaborate with local and global suppliers to ensure material availability.
• Identify supply risks and elevate challenges to ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain and update master data and inventory mechanisms.
• Provide updates on open POs and material status to planning teams.
• Support feasibility insights during project quotations.
• Work with cross-functional teams to resolve P2P issues.
• Coordinate engineering changes with stakeholders.
• Identify supply chain challenges and drive improvements.
• Participate in audits as required.
• Negotiate with suppliers to optimize lead times and cost.
• Prepare reports on supply chain performance and metrics.
• Guide and motivate team members to achieve goals.
• Recommend and implement process improvements in procurement operations.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Communication

Procurement knowledge

Education

Mechanical/Production Eng degree

Tools

ERP systems

Data analytics tools

Job description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Review purchase requisitions and release purchase orders to suppliers in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with local and global suppliers to ensure material availability aligned with execution plans and service level targets.
• Identify supply risks proactively and elevate challenges to support on-time delivery.
• Maintain and update master data, including system-managed inventory mechanisms.
• Partner with planning teams to provide updates on open purchase orders and material status.
• Support planning teams with technical feasibility insights during project quotation stages.
• Work closely with global supply chain, quality, logistics, stores, production, and finance teams to resolve P2P cycle issues.
• Implement engineering changes in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Identify supply chain challenges and drive improvement plans with cross-functional teams.
• Participate in internal and external audits as required.
• Negotiate with suppliers to optimize lead times and cost efficiency.
• Prepare and share periodic reports on supply chain performance and metrics.
• Support, guide, and motivate team members to achieve shared goals.
• Recommend and implement process improvements within procurement operations.

Who You Are:

You build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. You adapt quickly to changing circumstances and take action to address challenges with a sense of urgency. You make sound decisions by gathering and analyzing relevant inputs from multiple sources. You are comfortable navigating uncertainty and making progress even when outcomes are not fully defined.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• A degree in Mechanical, Production Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Significant experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain, including hands-on exposure to casting or forging categories.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes and commercial terms.
• Effective negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with import procedures and outsourcing processes.
• Experience sourcing fabricated or buyout components.
• Ability to document processes and analyze operational data for informed decision-making.
• Proficiency in using digital tools for data analysis and reporting.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Knowledge of foundry processes and casting/forging manufacturing techniques.
• Experience working in a global or matrixed organization.
• Exposure to enterprise systems and supply chain planning tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead improvement initiatives or projects.

Our Culture and Commitment To You:

At Emerson, we foster a culture where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that encourages diverse perspectives and collaboration. You will have opportunities to learn, develop, and contribute to meaningful work that drives innovation and operational excellence. We support flexible working, continuous learning, and a strong focus on well-being to help you succeed both professionally and personally.