Junior Buyer

Hire Rightt - Executive Search; Chennai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Talent Acquisition Specialist, where your expertise in procurement and strategic sourcing will play a crucial role in enhancing business operations. In this dynamic position, you'll be responsible for developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and leveraging advanced procurement software. With a focus on cost savings and process improvements, you will collaborate with various stakeholders to deliver effective solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing industry, where your skills will be valued and your contributions recognized.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of experience in procurement or related field.
• Knowledge of procurement principles and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for Business Services.
• Manage supplier relationships and support procurement software adoption.

Skills

Procurement

Data Analysis

Market Research

Supplier Relationship Management

Contract Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Procurement Software

PowerBI

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Key Responsibilities

1. Assist in the development and implementation of procurement strategies for Business Services category
2. Conduct market research, analyze data, and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements
3. Manage supplier relationships, including contract negotiations, performance monitoring, and issue resolution
4. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and develop procurement solutions
5. Support the development of RFx documents, evaluate supplier responses, and participate in supplier selection processes in the Procurement software and offline
6. Maintain accurate records and reports, including supplier performance data and procurement metrics
7. Creation of purchase orders in SAP & Procurement software
8. Support gap analysis, development, alignment and implementation of Global and Regional procurement policies and SOPs
9. Support the development, roll-out and adoption of Procurement software and tools

Skills and Qualifications

Experience & Knowledge:

1. 3-8 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or a related field
2. Experience with Business Services category, including categories such as IT, Insurance, professional services (consulting, agencies, legal firms)
3. Knowledge of procurement principles, practices, and regulations
4. Understanding of contract management and supplier relationship management principles

Technical Skills:

1. Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, experience with PowerBI beneficial
2. Experience with procurement software, such as e-sourcing platforms, contract management systems, and spend analysis tools

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Purchasing

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting