Junior Buyer

Deepsea Technologies India; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Deepsea Technologies India in Hyderabad is seeking a Jr. Purchasing Agent/Buyer to support the purchasing team and coordinate purchases across departments.

You will issue purchase orders, handle RFQs, negotiate pricing, track shipments, and maintain supplier databases while ensuring quality and on-time delivery. The role requires 1–3 years purchasing experience, strong Microsoft Office and communication skills, and familiarity with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years related purchasing experience.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• ERP system knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders per ERP and specifications.
• Prepare RFQ and analyze supplier responses.
• Negotiate pricing within budgetary limitations.
• Follow up on quotations and maintain approved vendor list.
• Track shipments and expediting to ensure on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet customer requirements.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Time management

Communication skills

Team player

Tools

ERP system

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION Title: Jr. Purchasing Agent/Buyer Reports to: Purchasing Manager Classification: Exempt

Position Summary: Working in a fast-paced, results-oriented organization, this position is responsible for a variety of activities, which include but will not be limited to, Supporting Buyers and Operations on projects to meet customers requirements. Coordinates company purchases with other departments and allocate use of resources in an efficient and cost-effective manner while always maintaining quality standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform data entry and provide administrative support to the purchasing team including but not limited to:
  • Maintenance of supplier contacts
  • Maintaining parts and supplier databases
  • Updating pricing and order database
  • Set up new suppliers to be added to approved vendor list
• Issue purchase orders in accordance with ERP system and released engineering specifications for all materials required.
• Prepare request for quotation, analyze supplier response, negotiate pricing and confirm purchase within budgetary limitations.
• Request and follow up on quotations from suppliers
• Maintain established approved vendor list.
• Order placement and follow-up to completion
• Shipment tracking/tracing and expediting
• Identifies opportunities and implements actions to achieve efficiencies
• Serves as part of the purchase team and maintains and manages business relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery, and compliance to contractual terms
• Additional duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Minimum 1-3 years related purchasing experience

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must possess solid knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, and work under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• ERP system knowledge a plus.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal).
• Must be an organized self-starter with good reasoning skills.
• Must be a team player and work well independently

Physical Demands:

• Those typically found in a office setting

Location and Work Environment:

• This position is based in Hyderabad, India