Executive Import Buyer (Supply Chain)_Outside FTE

Sika AG; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a global footprint. The Executive Import Buyer (Supply Chain) will manage end-to-end procurement activities for the APAC region, including daily MIS, SAP PO creation, supplier coordination, and documentation to ensure on-time deliveries.

Ideal candidates have 3–4 years of experience, a Diploma or Graduate degree, solid computer and ERP knowledge, and will work on a yearly renewable contract under a 3rd party payroll model.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Graduate with good knowledge of computers, MS Office and ERP basics.
• 3–4 years of work experience in purchasing or supply chain roles.
• This position is on 3rd party payroll on a yearly renewable contract.

Responsibilities

• Daily tracking & MIS for new item requests, PO creation, PO pending for approval, shipments and delivery planning.
• Coordinate with suppliers for order confirmation, production status and dispatch schedules.
• Ensure proper documentation (Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin) for shipments.
• Track shipments and ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Work with CHA and logistics teams for clearance and timely delivery.
• Maintain records & MIS for incoming inventory and delivery timing.
• Open order compilation weekly and report PO validity to supervisor.
• Coordinate with finance for payment processing of supplier invoices.

Skills

Purchase & supply chain processes

ERP basics

MS Office

Education

Diploma or Graduate

Tools

SAP

Job description

Executive Import Buyer (Supply Chain)_Outside FTE

• Full-time
• Global Contract type: External
• Region: APAC
• Area: South Asia
• Global Department: Supply Chain

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in the building sector and motor vehicle industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 101 countries around the world and manufactures in over 400 factories. It's more than 33,000 employees generated annual sales of CHF 11.20 billion in 2025.

• Daily tracking & MIS for new item request, PO creation, PO pending for approval, Vehicle and no. of items received Vs no. of items delivery planned etc.
• Purchase Order creation in SAP as per the given term.
• Coordinate with suppliers for order confirmation, production status, and dispatch schedules.
• Ensure proper documentation (Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, etc.)
• Track shipments and ensure timely delivery of materials
• Work closely with CHA (Custom House Agents), and logistics teams for shipment clearance and timely delivery.
• Maintain Records & MIS for incoming inventory, delivery arrival time & note actual arrival time.
• Open Order compilation on weekly basis and report submission to supervisor for PO validity.
• To maintain suppliers, contact details with Email, contact person name and mobile/landline no.
• Work with team members, supervisors to review purchasing plans of the month
• Ensure all deliveries contain all goods requested with supporting documents.
• Coordinate with finance team for payment processing of supplier's invoices.

Functional

• Demonstrated broad understanding of purchase and supply chain processes
• Diploma / Graduate Required good knowledge of Computer, Microsoft, and basics of ERP.
• 3 to 4 years of work experience
• This position is on 3rd Party Payroll on yearly renewable contract.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.