Job Opening | Category Buyer (Indirect Purchase) | Varroc @Pune

Varroc; Pune District; Sur place; INR 900 000 - 1 500 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Varroc in Pune is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage end-to-end indirect category sourcing, including IT hardware, software licenses, and connected services. You will collaborate with IT, engineering, operations, and finance to understand needs and align sourcing strategies for uninterrupted operations.

The role focuses on supplier relationship management, cost benchmarking, risk mitigation, and contract administration.

Qualifications

• BE/BTech or BSc is required or Diploma in SCM is preferred.
• MBA in SCM or CPIM/CIOP certification is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years in indirect procurement with SAP Ariba/SAP MM.

Responsabilités

• Manage end-to-end procurement of indirect categories including IT hardware, software licenses, and networking equipment.
• Procure non-production items like automotive parts, TOI, and services efficiently.
• Maintain adherence to procurement policies and ensure transparency and compliance.
• Develop supplier relationships, negotiate, benchmark costs and drive TCO savings.
• Monitor supplier KPIs and collaborate with cross-functional teams for improvements.
• Administer contracts, manage risk, and establish multiple supply sources for continuity.
• Collaborate with IT, engineering, operations, and finance for demand planning and budgeting.
• Drive digital procurement initiatives, automate processes, and leverage SAP Ariba/SAP tools.
• Prepare monthly MIS reports and provide cost inputs and timelines to management.

Connaissances

Vendor management

Negotiation

Cost optimization

Procurement planning

MS Office skills

Formation

BE/BTech (any stream)

BSc

Diploma in Supply Chain

MBA in Supply Chain

CPIM / CIOP Certified

Outils

MS Office Suite

SAP MM

SAP Ariba

Oracle

e-procurement tools

Description du poste

Role & responsibilities

1. Manage end-to-end procurement of indirect categories

• Execute sourcing and purchasing of IT hardware, software, licenses, renewals, and networking equipment to ensure uninterrupted IT operations
• Procure non-production items such as automotive parts (harness, infotainment, electronics, ESD), tools of issue (TOI), and services to meet business requirements in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Maintain adherence to procurement policies and guidelines to ensure transparency and compliance

2. Optimize supplier performance and cost efficiency

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with vendors to ensure quality, delivery performance, and long-term value
• Conduct supplier negotiations and cost benchmarking to achieve savings targets and improve total cost of ownership
• Monitor supplier KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams

3. Ensure contract and risk management compliance

• Administer contracts for indirect purchases to minimize commercial and operational risks
• Ensure all procurements comply with legal, regulatory, and internal audit requirements to reduce exposure to risk.
• Establish and maintain multiple supply sources to mitigate the risk of shortages and ensure continuity of supply.

4. Collaborating with internal stakeholders for demand planning and fulfillment

• Work closely with IT, engineering, operations, and finance teams to understand procurement needs and align sourcing strategies
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes by providing accurate procurement cost inputs and timelines
• Conduct regular meetings with internal stakeholders to proactively identify and communicate risks related to supply disruptions, enabling timely mitigation actions

5. Drive process improvements and digitalization in procurement

• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline indirect purchasing processes to improve efficiency and control.
• Contribute to the implementation of e-procurement tools and analytics for better decision‑making and spend visibility.
• Leverage SAP, Ariba, and other SCM tools to streamline and accelerate procurement processes for improved efficiency.

6. Prepare and deliver monthly MIS reports to management

• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline indirect purchasing processes to improve efficiency and control.
• Contribute to the implementation of e-procurement tools and analytics for better decision‑making and spend visibility.
• Leverage SAP, Ariba, and other SCM tools to streamline and accelerate procurement processes for improved efficiency.

Preferred candidate profile

a) Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification required: BE/B tech in any stream or BSc
• Qualifications preferred: Diploma in Supply chain/MBA in supply chain/CPIM Certified/CIOP Certified

b) Work Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience
• Experience of working in MS Office Suit, SAP MM
• Knowledge of SAP Ariba, Oracle
• Knowledge of e-procurement tools