Buyer [T500-16457]

ANSR; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Senior Procurement Manager, where you will play a crucial role in managing supplier relationships and ensuring the efficient procurement of materials. This dynamic position involves collaborating with various teams to optimize pricing and maintain quality standards in a fast-paced environment. With a focus on driving key performance indicators and cost-saving initiatives, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's operations. If you are a skilled negotiator with a passion for procurement and supply chain management, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive and grow.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in procurement with relevant degree.
• Strong knowledge of vendor relations and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships for timely delivery of materials.
• Collaborate with teams on material quality and procurement processes.

Skills

Global suppliers and stakeholder management

Effective communication skills

Analytical skills

Negotiating skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

SAP ECC MM module

Ariba SCC

PLM system

Reliance / ETQ quality management system

Job description

Senior Procurement Manager, Global Procurement Organization

Manager/Senior Manager-Indirect Purchase (Non Production Purchase)

Responsibilities:

• Ensures efficient processing of custom and off the shelf direct materials purchase requisitions driven by a planning process in a manufacturing environment.
• Owns the assigned suppliers and parts for the timely delivery of materials to the manufacturing site to satisfy requirements for manufacturing and spare parts.
• Maintains effective collaboration with suppliers to ensure no disruption to Illumina manufacturing and escalates internally and externally for support as needed.
• Performs management of Supplier part lead times, safety stock, expedites, Supplier Change Notifications (SCNs) and supplier collaboration of delivery reschedules.
• Collaborates with Planning, Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing teams and Suppliers on material quality issues. May facilitate virtual meetings, publish notes/actions.
• Collaborates with Sourcing, uses SAP material settings, and executes purchase orders to optimize pricing tiers, minimum order quantities, supplier capacity plans.
• Coordinates with supplier, Quality, and Warehousing on RMA return to vendor actions including repair and refurbishment.
• Works with a PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system with access to specifications, part diagrams, work instructions, etc.
• Works with Reliance / ETQ quality management system, actions assignments, documents changes.
• Responsible for procurement business system data input and integrity, is champion for Suppliers using our Ariba B2B solutions, portals and collaboration tools.
• Ensures accuracy of confirmed delivery dates for materials on our SAP system and negotiates with suppliers as necessary to expedite or push out deliveries.
• Drives on-time delivery, inventory turnover, requisition conversion and other key performance indicators (KPIs) for the assigned suppliers.
• Secures part certifications as appropriate from suppliers for successful global distribution of spare parts.
• May recommend cost-saving proposals to suppliers in collaboration with Sourcing teams.
• Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.

Requirements:

• Experience in Global suppliers and stakeholder management
• SAP ECC MM module and MRP knowledge
• Ariba SCC knowledge preferred
• Thorough knowledge of direct procurement, vendor relations, and inventory management
• Familiar with GMP’s, product specifications, incoming inspection procedures
• Effective verbal and written communication, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills
• Strong Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook required
• Willingness to work in shifts to support US Region (No night shift required)

Experience / Education:

• Typically requires a minimum of 3-5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 2 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Information Technology and Engineering