Buyer - AD

Mahindra & Mahindra Limited; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra & Mahindra Limited is seeking an experienced supply chain professional to manage production scheduling, vendor communications, and inventory planning. The role uses SAP to release schedules, track material availability, and coordinate with suppliers for on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has 10–12 years of experience in procurement and mechanical background, with strong vendor management and forecasting skills to optimize cycle efficiency.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of general experience.
• Mechanical background education.
• Experience in supply chain / procurement.

Responsibilities

• Release and revise production schedules to vendors in SAP.
• Release schedules for spare parts and ensure material availability.
• Monitor stock levels and manage inventory effectively.
• Coordinate with vendors for delivery and clearance processes.
• Drive supplier performance improvements and negotiations.
• Review supplier performance and address issues.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Demand Management

Legal Compliance

Relationship Management

Influencing Skills

Conflict Management

Vendor Management

Forecasting

Procurement

Material Management

Education

Bachelors of Technology in Mechanical

Tools

SAP

Job description

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

• Release and revise production schedules to vendors and update monthly schedules in SAP.
• Release schedules for spare parts requirements and ensure timely material availability.
• Assess stock levels against pull/manual shortage lists and manage inventory effectively.
• Follow up with vendors and transport agencies for material dispatch and delivery.
• Support supplier capacity enhancement initiatives in coordination with SSU.
• Process spare part clearances through SAP, including delivery number generation and excise/non-excise allocations.
• Handle correspondence with vendors and transport agencies regarding supply-related matters.
• Coordinate with vendors and the Pricing Cell for resolution of price increase/decrease proposals and negotiate volume discounts where applicable.
• Conduct vendor visits and review supplier performance and operational issues.
• Resolve part quality concerns, including issues raised through VRTs/PVTs.
• Coordinate with Accounts for vendor payments, statutory forms, reconciliations, recoveries, and closure of pending issues.
• Implement Engineering Notes (ENs), value engineering initiatives, and material account reconciliations for vendor-aided parts.
• Liaise with Strategic Sourcing teams for vendor finalization, alternate source development, and share of business (SOB) allocation.
• Drive supply chain and logistics improvement initiatives such as supplier rating, Two-Bin System, cross-docking, DBM implementation, milk runs, packaging material recirculation, and coordination with MLL.

Preferred Industries

Cycle Industry
## Education Qualification

Bachelors of Technology in Mechanical

General Experience

10-12 years

System Generated Core Skills

Analytical Thinking Communication Skills Demand Management Legal Compliance Relationship Management Influencing Skills Conflict Management SAP Vendor Management Forecasting Procurement Material Management