Operational Buyer

Fendt; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

AGCO is seeking an experienced Operational Buyer to execute tactical procurement activities across EME and North America from Pune, India. The role ensures material availability, supplier performance, and KPI-driven insights while supporting Category Buyers in strategic sourcing efforts.

The successful candidate will manage PO/SA in SAP, expediting, invoice resolution, and data-driven reporting using Power BI and advanced Excel. This is a full-time, on-site position in Pune.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering or related field.
• 6–10 years of experience in Operational Buying or related procurement roles.
• Experience in global manufacturing environments and SAP procurement processes.
• Strong data-management and KPI reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing activities including CPM, NPI, PCA, and PPAP/IBQ.
• Create and manage POs and Scheduling Agreements in SAP.
• Expedite orders from PO/SA to delivery and Goods Receipt.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
• Resolve blocked invoices in VIM and support timely payments.
• Support Category Buyers in RFQ/RFI and bidding processes.

Skills

SAP Procurement

RFQ/RFI & Competitive Bidding

Supplier Management

Negotiation

Expediting & Supply Assurance

VIM / Blocked-Invoice Resolution

Power BI

Advanced Microsoft Excel

HTML

AI Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Commerce, or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel

HTML

Job description

Job Description:

Operational Buyer

Strategic and Transactional Procurement | EME & North America

• Location: Pune, India
• Core Procurement Experience: 6 to 10 Years
• Function: Global Procurement Operations
• Regions: EME & North America
• Employment: Full-Time
• Industry: Manufacturing / Agricultural Equipment
• Reports to: Operational Lead / Procurement Operations Manager
• Job Location: Pune

Job Summary

AGCO is seeking an experienced Operational Buyer to execute tactical and transactional procurement activities across EME and North America. The role ensures material availability, supplier performance, timely procurement execution, invoice resolution, and process compliance, while supporting Category Buyers in selected strategic sourcing activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing activities - Current Product Management (CPM), New Product Introduction (NPI), Supplier Price Change Approval (PCA), and PPAP/IBQ activities.
• Create, maintain, and amend prototypes, PPAP, and other Purchase Orders (POs) and Scheduling Agreements (SAs) in SAP.
• Expedite orders from PO/SA creation through supplier confirmation, dispatch, delivery, and successful Goods Receipt (GR).
• Coordinate with Category Buyers, suppliers, warehouses, logistics, quality, engineering, manufacturing sites, and Accounts Payable to resolve operational issues.
• Monitor and resolve blocked invoices in VIM, including price, quantity, PO/SA, and GR discrepancies, to support timely supplier payments.
• Support Category Buyers in supplier identification and selection, RFQ/RFI execution, competitive multi-bidding processes, bid comparison, negotiation preparation, and sourcing implementation.
• Track supplier commitments, delivery performance, open actions, and procurement KPIs; proactively identify and escalation supply, delivery, pricing, and invoice risks.
• Manage procurement data and prepare accurate KPI reports and dashboards using Power BI, advanced Microsoft Excel, macros, HTML, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support automation, trend analysis, operational insights, and data-driven decision-making.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation, trackers, system data, and audit trails in line with policies and approval requirements.

Category Procurement Knowledge

• Large, Complex Castings & Cylinders
• Raw Steel
• Non-Complex Castings & Machined Components
• Plastics, Resins & Rubber
• Linkages, Gears, Forgings, Hitches & Shafts
• Decals
• Metal Fabrications, EME & RoW
• Laser-Cut & Bend Parts

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Commerce, or related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years and a maximum of 10 years of relevant experience in Operational Buying, Procurement Operations, Tactical Procurement, Purchasing, or Direct-Material Procurement.
• Experience in a global manufacturing environment, preferably automotive, industrial, agricultural equipment, or engineering.
• Strong knowledge of SAP procurement processes, PO/SA management, supplier expediting, Goods Receipt coordination, VIM, and invoice resolution.
• Strong knowledge of procurement KPI reporting and data-management experience, with hands‑on proficiency in Power BI, advanced Microsoft Excel, macros, HTML, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools.

Key Skills

Buying | SAP Procurement | RFQ/RFI & Competitive Bidding | Supplier Management | Negotiation | Expediting & Supply Assurance | VIM / Blocked-Invoice Resolution | Stakeholder Management | Analytical Problem Solving | Risk Identification & Escalation | Procurement KPI Reporting | Data Management & Analytics | Power BI | Advanced Microsoft Excel | Macros | HTML | Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Key Success Measures

• PO/SA accuracy and turnaround time
• On‑time delivery and GR completion
• Reduction in blocked-invoice aging
• Timely closure of sourcing activities - CPM, NPI, PCA, and PPAP/IBQ actions
• RFQ and bidding completion within agreed timelines
• Supplier responsiveness, compliance, and stakeholder satisfaction
• Accuracy, timeliness, and effectiveness of procurement KPI reports, dashboards, and data-driven operational insights.