Buyer - Supply Chain Management

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This Position Reports To

Procurement Manager

Your Role And Responsibilities (Mandatory)

In this role, you will have the opportunity to purchase materials according to required technical specifications, price, delivery schedule, and terms. Each day, you will ensure purchasing activities align with corporate purchasing policies and procedures. You will also showcase your expertise by identifying new suppliers in cooperation with the relevant category team.

The work model for the role is : Onsite

This role is contributing to the Motion Business for System Drive Division in Nelamangala - Bangalore India. Main stakeholders are Supply chain, Procure to pay, Production, Finance.

You Will Be Mainly Accountable For

• Project Procurement Management : Handling multiple RFQs simultaneously, with long conversion cycles and extended gestation periods.
• Time-Sensitive Budgetary Activities : Delivering quick turnaround quotes for timeline-driven requirements.
• Vendor Strategy & Development : Continuously updating the approved vendor list and onboarding new suppliers to optimize cost and value across the supply chain.
• Supplier Identification & Partnerships : Engaging with strategic suppliers to achieve cost efficiencies and enhance value delivery.
• Cost Optimization Focus : Driving Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis, cost breakdowns, and rigorous cost control measures.
• Supplier Qualification & Audits : Ensuring supplier compliance through qualification processes and periodic performance audits.
• Sales & Procurement Alignment : Supporting sales teams with tailored procurement solutions for ETO (Engineer-to-Order) projects and volume-based cost reductions.

Qualifications For The Role

More About Us

ABB System Drives is the market leader in high-power, high-performance drives, drive systems and packages for industrial process and large infrastructure applications, and a leading supplier of power conversion equipment for renewable energy and other applications. The Division offers global support to help customers, partners and equipment manufacturers with asset reliability, performance improvement and energy efficiency in mission critical applications

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Skills Required

Sap, Supplier Development, Commercial Management, Ms Office, Contract Negotiation, Cost Control