Indirect Procurement Buyer

Ford Motor; Chennai; Sur place; INR 600 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ford Motor in Chennai is seeking an Indirect Procurement Buyer to support end-to-end procurement across indirect categories, combining transactional purchasing with strategic sourcing. You will analyse quotations, drive cost reductions, and collaborate with stakeholders to optimise supplier performance.

The role emphasizes compliance with procurement standards, governance, and continuous process improvement, with a focus on risk mitigation and value creation in the automotive supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Commerce, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Diploma qualifications may be considered with significant purchasing experience.
• 2-5 years of purchasing or procurement experience within the automotive industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of cost drivers and supplier commercial management principles.
• Experience supporting sourcing activities and supplier negotiations.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong stakeholder management and supplier relationship skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Good planning, organisation, and time management skills.
• Flexibility to work across different shift timings based on business requirements.

Responsabilités

• Support end-to-end procurement activities across assigned indirect procurement categories.
• Execute sourcing initiatives, supplier selection activities, and purchasing processes.
• Analyse supplier quotations and cost structures to identify savings opportunities.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand procurement requirements and support sourcing strategies.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to enhance performance, quality, delivery, and cost competitiveness.
• Conduct regular supplier reviews to identify performance gaps and drive corrective actions.
• Support risk management, compliance, and procurement governance activities.
• Contribute to cost reduction and process improvement initiatives.
• Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and commodity developments.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, procedures, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Share knowledge and best practices with team members and support team development initiatives.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Time management

Multitasking

Shift flexibility

Supplier relationship management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Commerce

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Diploma (with significant purchasing experience)

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Description du poste

Indirect Procurement Buyer At Ford, we are committed to operational excellence through strategic supplier partnerships and effective procurement practices. As an Indirect Procurement Buyer, you will support end-to-end procurement activities, including sourcing, supplier management, contract support, cost optimisation, and procurement governance across indirect spend categories. This role combines transactional purchasing responsibilities with strategic sourcing support and requires strong analytical, commercial, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. You will contribute to supplier performance improvement, risk mitigation, cost reduction initiatives, and continuous process improvement while ensuring compliance with company policies and procurement standards. Support end-to-end procurement activities across assigned indirect procurement categories. Execute sourcing initiatives, supplier selection activities, and purchasing processes. Analyse supplier quotations and cost structures to identify savings opportunities. Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand procurement requirements and support sourcing strategies. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to enhance performance, quality, delivery, and cost competitiveness. Conduct regular supplier reviews to identify performance gaps and drive corrective actions. Support risk management, compliance, and procurement governance activities. Contribute to cost reduction and process improvement initiatives. Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and commodity developments. Ensure adherence to procurement policies, procedures, and ethical sourcing standards. Share knowledge and best practices with team members and support team development initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Commerce, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Diploma qualifications may be considered with significant purchasing experience.
• 2-5 years of purchasing or procurement experience within the automotive industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of cost drivers and supplier commercial management principles.
• Experience supporting sourcing activities and supplier negotiations.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong stakeholder management and supplier relationship skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Good planning, organisation, and time management skills.
• Flexibility to work across different shift timings based on business requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in indirect procurement categories.
• Knowledge of procurement systems and sourcing tools.
• Exposure to supplier performance management and cost optimisation projects.
• Ability to analyse spend data and support strategic sourcing decisions.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

Experience Level Mid Level