Category Buyer- MRO

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement Execution & Tender Management
• Conduct procurement activities including RFX, tendering, bid evaluation, and PO processing as per approved sourcing strategies
• Prepare quotation comparative statements (QCS), negotiate with vendors, and process Notes for Approval (NFA) within defined Delegation of Authority (up to ₹10 lakhs per transaction or as per category volume)
• Ensure timely closure of open PRs and maximize utilization of Annual Rate Contracts (ARCs)
• Review and expedite open POs; initiate quarterly short closures in coordination with Category Manager
• Vendor Management & Trade Finance Coordination
• Ensure complete vendor registration and facilitate third-party due diligence with the compliance team
• Act as the single point of contact for LC issuance / closure, EMD / BG management, and related trade finance activities
• Coordinate with suppliers for timely submission of documents and collaborate with Material Management, Indirect Taxation, and Finance for GRN and bill booking
• Strategic Sourcing & Spend Planning
• Interact with planning and analytics teams to prepare spend analysis and demand forecasts
• Execute sourcing strategies and develop negotiation plans aligned with category objectives
• Present category insights and performance data to management for informed decision-making
• Supplier Database & Performance Monitoring
• Build and maintain an accurate supplier database for assigned categories
• Track category spend, monitor demand plan deviations, and optimize vendor mix (including 'C' category vendors)
• Identify and onboard new or alternate suppliers to strengthen the supply base
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance against defined KPIs
• Key Performance Indicators
• Annual savings delivered within the category
• Alignment of material and service trends with planned forecasts
• Development of alternate suppliers and vendor optimization
• Supplier performance tracking and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications

Knowledge

Skills

Skills Required

Sap, Category Management, Vendor Selection