Buyer

Opportunity Information

The Role

Buyer strategic sourcing shall implement and execute category strategies. This position entails strategic relationship, contracting, evaluating and developing new suppliers, supplier site visits and generating corresponding reports, participation in negotiation of assigned contracts, performance review and improvement of the supply base.  The concerned person is responsible for achieving the best possible cost savings and most beneficial supply base for a particular category of assigned category for the company. He/ she shall conduct analysis of supplier spend reports and category strategy to identify improvement areas.

•Execute the rationalisation of Supplier Base for assigned categories (locally or globally) based on deductions from market analyses resulting in optimal pricing, mitigating of risk, reduction of lead times and improved supply network •Execute sourcing decisions based on business cases developed by team through all Strategic sourcing activities which includes understanding business demand, external environment and supply market analysis, risk assessments and identification of opportunities for driving value •Negotiate contracts with key suppliers, including costs and terms of supply, service, and quality •Marked contribution in driving change through process improvements and changes in status quo for long-term enterprise benefits •Risk Assessment of assigned Categories/ Portfolio and Mitigation Plans •Execute Contract Management plans to ensure business continuity and drive supplier performance through effective relationship management •Accountable for implementation of Procurement Policy and/ or other relevant policies that impact own area of work •Report out Risks for appropriate action •Ensure implementation of all law/ regulations-enforced clauses in contracts/ terms of agreement •Ensure delivery of assigned KPIs that impact internal customer requirements and business operations

Applicants General Eligibility & Requirements

Education, Experience and Skills Requirements