Buyer (Fixed Term Contract) Purchasing - John Crane - Pune

Smiths Group plc; India; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiths Group plc in Pune District, India is looking for a skilled purchasing professional to manage Purchase Orders from requisition to delivery. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with global contracts and automate purchase transactions through ERP.

Qualified applicants should have 2+ years of purchasing experience, particularly in MRP driven environments, and demonstrate excellent communication skills. This role promotes an inclusive work environment focused on ethics and diversity.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working within a purchasing department.
• Understanding of MRP driven procurement, SAP ideally.
• Able to read and understand technical drawings.
• Ability to solve problems with structured support.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and manage Purchase Orders.
• Ensure PO acknowledgments from suppliers are complete.
• Manage the return of defective items.
• Approve and release POs according to approval levels.
• Resolve MRP exception messages daily.
• Align PO creation with global contracts in place.
• Resolve invoice holds and drive PO lifecycle efficiency.
• Drive purchase transaction automation through the ERP.
• Conduct RFQs to identify suppliers and prices.
• Build relationships with internal customers, suppliers and global teams.
• Work with supply market to optimize lead times and inventory.
• Liaise with suppliers to expedite delivery to meet business needs.
• Act as liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Track supplier delivery performance to meet targets.
• Update pricing and supplier data in ERP consistently.
• Serve as system expert for SAP P2P.

Skills

Purchasing experience

MRP driven procurement

Analytical skills

Microsoft programs expertise

Process-driven approach

Excellent communication

Tools

SAP P2P

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Key Activities

• Create, modify, update, and manage the acknowledgment of Purchase Orders (POs) from Requisition to Delivery for Direct materials and relevant subcontract services
• Ensure PO acknowledgements from suppliers are complete and relevant data always updated in ERP system
• Manage the return of defective items to suppliers and implement any associated PO management activities (e.g., management of Return POs)
• Approve and release POs according with designated approval levels in the DoA
• Resolve MRP Exception messages on a daily basis
• Ensure PO creation and management is aligned to any global contract that is in place
• Resolve invoice holds
• Drive purchase transaction automation through the ERP
• Conduct basic RFQ’s as required to identify supplier and price for requirements
• Build collaborative relationships with internal customers, suppliers and global team members
• Work with the supply market and internal customers to optimize lead times and inventory for JC in line with agreed targets
• Liaise with internal and external suppliers to expedite delivery where required to meet business needs
• Act as the point of contact/liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders where required
• Track and manage supplier delivery performance to meet JC targets and requirements
• Ensure new pricing and supplier data is updated in ERP system consistently, accurately, and regularly.
• Act as a recognized system expert for SAP P2P

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working within a purchasing department
• Understanding of MRP driven procurement (SAP ideally)
• Able to read and understand technical drawings
• Analytical skills - Good knowledge of Microsoft programs, Power BI data extraction and analysis including Excel look ups and pivot tables
• Process-driven approach and "systems thinking"
• Ability to solve problems and make improvements to process with support and in a structured way (e.g. A3), able to use data to inform decisions
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills
• Ability to project a positive and professional image on behalf of the organization, always promoting ethical procurement
• SAP knowledge but not essential

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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