Job Title: Buyer
Location:
Bangalore, KA, IN, 560048
Business Unit:
Gatan
Posting Date:
Feb 11, 2025
Job Description:
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITES:
- Places and expedites purchase orders (POs); maintains and updates systems and documentation
- Reviews ERP system for recommended buys and evaluates requirements
- Follows up on ERP recommendations for PO schedule changes
- Works closely with Purchasing team in the United States to understand production needs
- Communicates with internal departments to meet business goals for on time delivery
- Responsible for tracking late deliveries and negotiating returns on defective materials
- Analyzes costs and looks for opportunities for cost savings
- Prepares reports on purchasing activities as requested
- Ability to think strategically while remaining focused on details
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proficient with MS Office Suite.
- ERP Experience
- Experience working with cross-functional project teams
- Highly motivated
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or other related discipline
- 1 year of experience purchasing in a manufacturing environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Office Environment