Purchasing - Buyer

Job description

The “Purchasing Buyer” is responsible for managing procurement of direct and indirect materials and services to fulfill the manufacturing operations requirements. The position is required to be a team player in highly demanding Supply Chain Org in a medical device and/or molecular in-vitro diagnostic company, responsible for leading and managing all aspects of Purchasing – Raw Materials planning, purchase order processing, following up with suppliers, receiving of materials as per PO and ensuring on-time payment to suppliers. This position is part of the Global Supply Chain Management and will be 100% on-site role reporting into Supply Chain Organization/Purchasing Organization. Key Responsibilities: Work with Procurement various activities like placing PR-PO, following up for materials, supplier interaction and coordination. Drive Year on year cost savings opportunities. Responsible for supplier onboarding and registration, supplier interaction, coordination, negotiations. Determines appropriate amount of inventory to support production and manage risk. Need to have close monitoring on production material availability and ensure smooth production supply chain prospective. Monitors supplier performance holds supplier accountable for performance levels. Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills by working independently and engaging appropriate cross functional teams to address vendor/part issues. Essential Requirements: Bachelor of Engineering with minimum 6 months of experience working in Purchasing Function of a manufacturing Plant. Procure to Pay process knowledge (PR, PO, Payment Terms) Global and local stake holder management Hands on knowledge on SAP, iBuy, Ariba systems Experience working in Global MNC culture. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. For more information, visit www.danaher.com.