Job Description

Vacancy for Operational Buyer

Join us as an operational Buyer based in Pune to Manage procurement of external & internal suppliers required for all types of projects at a competitive level by driving purchase savings. To drive continuous process improvement with a performance-driven approach, including the use of ALPS.

About the Company:

In Alfa Laval, we are every single day contributing to a more sustainable future for our planet through engineering innovation. Our global team designs and implements the refining, recycling, and purifying process that allow our customers to be better themselves. You will find our work in leading applications for water purification, clean energy, food production, waste processing, pharmaceutical development, and much more. The people of Alfa Laval enjoy the freedom to pursue ideas and the resources to see those ideas to become reality, in an environment that welcomes drive, courage, and diversity. The result is a company where we all can be very proud of what we do.

Our core competencies are in the areas of heat transfer separation, and fluid handling. We are dedicated to optimizing the performance of our customers' processes. our world-class technologies, our systems, equipment and services must create solutions that help our customers stay ahead. Please feel free to peruse our website .

The position / About the Job:

In this job the Operational Buyer would be responsible for:

Key Tasks and responsibilities:

• Responsible for fulfilling the KPI and PI's for own area.
• Hands-on Experience in Procurement of Electrical & Automation Items like Control Panels, Cables, and Instruments. Bought out items like Pumps, Electric Motors, Filters, Conveyors, Steam Pressure Reducing Stations, Insulation materials, Agitators, Cooling Towers, Refrigeration Chillers etc.
• Evaluated quotations, selected suppliers, and negotiate and establish purchase agreements with the help of Group Leader
• Handle complicated and unique purchases with a significant economic impact on the actual project budget.
• Update supplier database (Jakamo)
• Monitor and manage supplier performance
• Handle reported supplier non-conformances.
• Secure Best Purchase Deal with Right Price, Right Quality, in Right Time.
• Travel related to sourcing activities: up to 30 days per year.
• Commercial sparring and knowledge sharing within own area as well as with other purchase professionals.
• Reporting and evaluation of commercial goals including purchase savings KPI and other PI's.
• Participation in the continued development of the purchasing functions of the site
• Coordinate procurement matters with other buyer colleagues, network coordinators, supply managers etc.
• Participate in kick-off meetings when new projects are launched
• Co- Ordinated for Delivery, Inspection & related matters of Bought out items.
• Support Market Unit during Budgeting of New Projects.

Who you are?

As a person who manages procurement of external & internal suppliers required for all types of the project at a competitive level by driving purchase savings. To drive continuous process improvement with a performance-driven approach, including the use of ALPS.

What you can be?

• Bachelor of Mechanical engineering. 5 to 8 years of purchase experience in the Project industry.
• English in writing & verbal, strong negotiating skills, financial and legal insight, and Updated knowledge on Imports, Exports, GST.
• Being an open-minded team player, who are persistent, persuasive, very structured and a good communicator that focuses on reaching set goals and results.
• driven by creating results at the global marketplace in a dynamic, challenging and busy working environment in close cooperation with the engineering department.

Why should you apply

• We offer you an interesting and challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value for our customers.
• Exciting place to build a global network with different nationalities to mingle and to learn.
• Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval's future success, you will be learning new things every day.

Interested? Please apply for the position.