Global Purchasing Executive
On-site · Pune, Maharashtra, India
Job Summary
Oversee material availability, inventory and cost objectives; plan and issue Purchase Orders (Direct / Indirect / Capex) to suppliers and coordinate direct shipments to sites; expedite with suppliers to meet needs; provide forecasts via Oracle and i-Supplier Portal; monitor delivery performance and drive improvements with underperforming suppliers; optimize lead-times to support right-sized inventory and customer service objectives; act as interface between suppliers and internal departments on purchasing processes and new projects; support the purchasing function and communicate supply problems impacting operations; build and maintain supplier relationships and ensure professional, consistent supplier communication; work with suppliers to improve flexibility for surge and project orders; review slow-moving/ excess inventory and take actions to improve inventory turns/DOH; determine best shipment modes to optimize logistics costs; manage purchases to optimize logistics and inventory costs; apply analytical mindset and pursue process improvements; negotiate, monitor and evaluate supplier contracts; degree-related qualifications and manufacturing/MRP knowledge valued.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 0-5 years of purchasing experience
- MRP knowledge preferred
- ISO Quality System knowledge
- Office Software Application Skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills including presentations and negotiation
- Degree or equivalent in Engineering (preferred)
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