Job Description
The primary responsibilities of the FBS Indirect Buyer is to Procure Indirect commodities for Markets in Global to support the Local Manufacturing requirement inline with Global Purchasing Policies & Procedures.
Strategies
- Lead Sourcing Commodity Strategy Development, Implementation and Communication
- Develop key/important strategic suppliers to support better plan (i.e. localization and bringing Global Footprint )
- Develops and execute negotiation strategies to deliver sourcing & cost reduction targets.
Negotiation & Sourcing
- Negotiate and achieve YOY cost reductions through development & utilization of analytical tools to deliver Best-In-Class pricing (Cost Models, Benchmarking, Market Intelligence). Lead negotiations with Global suppliers.
- Create and Maintain blanket orders and ensure on time renewal process.
- Create and manage annual/multi-year pricing agreements, and negotiate deliverables with the supply base (i.e. price, timing) with management support
- Create and Process Purchase orders
- Purchase goods , materials , components or services in line with SOW
- Coordinate with category Manager / Category Execution and cross -functionally to communicate issues related to parts availability , inventory level set ups , packaging , logistics , and others
- Work with Receiving and AP to resolve supplier invoicing and Payment discrepancies
- Support implementation of risk mitigation , cost reduction and inventory management plans
Responsibilities
The following skills and experiences are
recommended qualifications for this role:
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills including good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to drive towards desired cost structures with an understanding of cost drivers
- Clear recognition of the cost pressure on sourcing in the region with low volume to match with High Volume Mrakets
- Able to implement structured supplier meetings to drive gap identification and closure
- Self starter in Own activities
- Willing to teach and share experience with team member
- Demonstration of the ability to develop strong commodity knowledge
- Good Team Player
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Power Point ,Word)
- Quick learner with Good analytical skills
- Ability to plan workload and manage time to respond to business needs
Flexibility to work in different shift timings per business needs (Current Timing 2 PM - 11.30 PM)
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / Diploma / Commerce ** ( Only with Strong Purchasing Experience)
3-5 Years of Purchasing experience in Automobile Industry
Competency
Buying Systems, Policies, and Processes
Commodity Knowledge & Strategy Development
Negotiation
Data Analytics
Data Presentation & Communication
