Buyer - Indirect Sourcing (IT)

Mahindra And Mahindra Ltd.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 12,00,000 - 18,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive and farm equipment manufacturer in Mumbai is seeking a Buyer specializing in Indirect Sourcing (IT). The role involves managing supplier negotiations, overseeing procurement processes, and enhancing supplier relationships. Ideal candidates will have 16 years of IT experience, with at least 2 years in procurement, and possess relevant certifications in SAP and other technologies. This position offers a competitive salary and significant influence over procurement efficiency.

Qualifications

• 16 years of experience in Information Technology, 2 years in Procurement, and 5 years in Budget.
• Strong negotiation skills with suppliers and vendors.
• Ability to lead and manage procurement efficiency initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Request and analyze proposals from suppliers based on price and specifications.
• Manage RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs.
• Negotiate costs with vendors and finalize contracts.
• Handle vendor registration and submit documents for PO creation.
• Oversee supplier selection and RFx processes.

Skills

Improve Supplier Relationship

Involve New Technology

Lead in Innovation

Develop Financial Skills

Analyse Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Collaborate Effectively

Customer Focus

Education

Bcom MBA - Information Technology

Tools

SAP MM and PS module

Java

Oracle Certified Professional

C++

Foxpro

MCSE

ITIL

Power BI

Job description

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Buyer - Indirect Sourcing (IT)

Date: 14 Sept 2025

Location: Mumbai A.O, MUM-KND-AFS(AD), IN

• Request and analyze proposals from suppliers based on price and specifications.

Cost Negotiation with Suppliers:

• Manage RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs.
• Collaborate with Project Manager for technical ratings and conduct commercial evaluations.
• Negotiate costs with vendors, finalize contracts, and ensure approvals from senior management.
• Handle vendor registration and submission of documents for PO creation.
• Oversee supplier selection, RFx processes, negotiations, and contract execution.
• Ensure supplier performance and logistics management.

Contract Negotiation:

• Focus on quality, cost containment, and process improvements while adhering to budgets.
• Coordinate with legal teams for contractual reviews and risk minimization.
• Identify vendors for cross-functional services (e.g., SAP, HR applications).

Purchase Order Processing:

• Extract pending PR data from SAP and verify details (e.g., payment terms, SLA).
• Generate POs and prepare weekly cash flow statements for approval.
• Collaborate with senior management for PO reviews and approvals.

Dashboard & Procurement Efficiency:

• Lead transformation activities to boost procurement efficiency.
• Establish long-term partnerships with industry suppliers.

Legal Contract Processing:

• Facilitate NDA processing with legal teams.
• Verify, assign, and submit invoices for payment.
• Resolve supplier invoice issues and errors related to processing.
• Conduct supplier training for invoice submission.

Experience

Experience of 16 years in Information Technology, 2 years in Procurement and 5 years in Budget

Industry Preferred

Qualifications

Bcom MBA - Information Technology
ASP, Java, Oracle Certified Professional, SAP MM and PS module, C++, Foxpro, MCSE, ITIL, Power BI

General Requirements

Primary Skills

Improve Supplier Relationship
Involve New Technology
Lead in Innovation
Develop Financial Skills

Other Skills
Increase Transperancy
Analyse Key Perfomance Indicators (KPIs)
Collaborate Effectively
Customer Focus