Team Advisor Purchase

Schreiber Dynamix Dairies Private Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Schreiber Foods seeks a Category Buyer to execute sourcing strategies for assigned spend categories, managing supplier relationships and delivering cost, quality, and risk objectives.

You will coordinate with project teams for Capex requirements, evaluate OEM capabilities, and develop techno-commercial analyses to drive a robust supply chain. A strong background in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain or operations.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret market/financial data.
• Effective communication and negotiation with suppliers and internal partners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Project, Maintenance & Operations Team for Capex requirements and understand technical requirements.
• Identify potential OEMs with Project Team and assess capabilities from technical, commercial and sustainability standpoints.
• Prepare technical comparative with team and obtain sign-off between business partner and project team.
• Prepare techno-commercial comparative (TCO) to capture Capex & Opex costs for equipment/machines.
• Negotiate, develop, and maintain purchasing contracts with business partners and ensure a robust supply chain.
• Coordinate with Imports Team for globally sourced indirect materials and services.
• Monitor Capex spend per approved Capex and update stakeholders.
• Align cross-functional goals to ensure a best-in-class supply chain.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Supply chain

Operations

Oracle ERP

Excel

PowerPoint

Negotiation

Data analysis

Education

BE / B.Tech in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Chemical/ E&TC or International Business or relevant Management Degree

Tools

Oracle ERP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Category: Supply Chain Job Family: Procurement Job Description: The Category Buyer is responsible for executing sourcing strategies for assigned categories of spend to achieve cost, quality, service, and risk objectives. This role manages supplier relationships, evaluates market conditions, and collaborates cross‑functionally to deliver value through effective procurement and continuous improvement.

What you’ll do

• Need to coordinate with Project, Maintenance & Operations Team for Capex Requirement and understand Technical Requirement of the Project.
• Identify Potential OEM in consultation with Project Team & understand Business Partners capabilities from Technical, Commercial & Sustainability standpoint.
• Prepare Technical Comparative in consultation with Team and have Technical Sign-off document between Business Partner & Project Team.
• Prepare Techno-Commercial Comparative (TCO - Total Cost of Ownership) to capture Capex & Opex cost pertaining to Equipment / Machine.
• Post Finalization of Business Partner Negotiate, Develop, and Maintain Purchasing contracts for Business Partners & ensure a reliable and robust supply chain.
• Manage & co-ordinate with Imports Team for Globally Sourced indirect materials and Services.
• Monitoring Capex Spend as per Approved Capex and provide needful update to all concern stakeholders.
• Cross functional alignment within the business to ensure a best-in‑class supply chain.
• Placement of Commercial Purchase Orders while keeping in mind PO Payment Terms & Conditions.
• Need to keep track of Bank Guarantee / Progressive Bank Guarantees as per Terms & Conditions agreed with Business Partners.
• Processing Purchase Requisition & Service Requisition on timely basis and providing updates & status of Project to all Key stakeholders.
• Establishes key interfaces and builds relationships with Internal customers and key team members in support and have alignment on CAPEX Project Goals / Timelines.
• Capex Sourcing Partner needs to focus on specifics while ensuring delivery satisfies and meets Technical Requirement & Budget provided by Project Team.
• Sound knowledge of Oracle ERP, Excel, PowerPoint etc. will be relevant & important for said position.
• Responsible for planning and monitoring the region's operations capital investment expenditures.

What you will need to succeed

• B.E / B.Tech in any Stream (Mechanical/ Electrical/Chemical/ E&TC), International Business or relevant Management Degree
• Typically, 8–12 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or operations roles.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and ability to interpret market and financial data.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills with suppliers and internal partners.
• Working knowledge of inventory management, financial concepts, project management, and sourcing systems.
• Customer‑focused mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
• Innovative, self‑motivated approach with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Willingness to travel up to approximately 10% as business needs require.

Life & Culture -

Schreiber Foods strives to do good through food every day. Based in North America, we’re a customer-brand leader in cream cheese, natural cheese, process cheese, shelf‑stable beverages and yogurt. Our more than 10,000 employees and presence on five continents enable us to be an essential ingredient in our customers’ success. With annual sales of more than $7 billion, we partner with the best retailers, restaurants, distributors and food manufacturers around the globe. We also recognize our responsibility to do good in the world and are driven to make a difference in everything we do.

Life & Culture - We call ourselves partners – not employees – and there’s a good reason behind that. Our work is more than just a job. Our common goals drive and energize us as we work together to be the best we can be.

Caring is a huge part of who we are. We not only help each other grow; we take care of each other along the way. Whenever a partner is experiencing a hardship, it’s common for others to take the initiative to organize fundraisers to help support them through our Partners Helping Partners program. We also care about our communities and want to help make them better places to live every day.

Who are we looking for?

Our people are truly the heart of our company, and we’re on a journey together. It’s about more than a job. We work hard to find great people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and provide opportunities to help them grow. Like a family, we care deeply about each other