Operational Buyer

AGCO Corporation; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

AGCO Corporation in Pune, India seeks an experienced Operational Buyer to execute tactical and transactional procurement across EME & North America. You will ensure material availability, supplier performance, timely procurement, invoice resolution, and process compliance while supporting category buyers on strategic sourcing initiatives.

6–10 years in operational buying in a global manufacturing setting preferred; SAP, KPI reporting, and data analytics skills with Power BI and Excel are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline.
• 6–10 years of experience in Operational Buying or Procurement Operations.
• Experience in global manufacturing environment; SAP procurement knowledge.
• Proficient in KPI reporting and data management using Power BI and Excel.
• Familiar with VIM, PO/SA, and invoice resolution.

Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing activities including CPM, NPI, PCA, PPAP/IBQ.
• Create and manage POs/ Scheduling Agreements (SAs) in SAP; track deliveries.
• Expedite orders from PO/SA creation to GR; resolve issues.
• Coordinate with category buyers, suppliers, warehouses, logistics, QA, manuf sites, AP.
• Resolve blocked invoices in VIM; ensure timely payments.
• Support category buyers in RFQ/RFI, bidding, negotiation, and sourcing.

Skills

Buying

SAP Procurement

RFQ/RFI

Supplier Management

Negotiation

Expediting

VIM / Blocked-Invoice Resolution

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Problem Solving

Risk Identification & Escalation

Procurement KPI Reporting

Data Management & Analytics

Power BI

Excel

Macros

HTML

AI

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel

HTML

AI tools

Job description

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 elevate 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

• Bachelor's 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.