Buyer Specialist II

You will be responsible for delivering operational KPIs such as Claim Management, PO execution, exception message management, parts escalation/availability, invoice reconciliation, and buyer productivity. You will manage Supplier Relationship Management for vendors on a day-to-day basis and ensure proper escalation when necessary. Additionally, you will be in charge of implementing and operationalizing category strategies and framework contracts, providing feedback to Global Category Managers/Sourcing Managers to enhance strategies. Your role will involve delivering year-over-year savings and negotiations for selected categories and assigned suppliers, ensuring compliance with PO policies, and standardizing procurement processes. You will also handle master data and contribute to MRP settings for procured parts based on guidance from the Global Materials Management (GMM) team. It is essential to leverage analytics, tools, capabilities, and SOPs provided by the COE & Excellence management. Team: Global Procurement Management **Key Responsibilities:** - Deliver operational KPIs including Claim Management, PO execution, exception message management, parts escalation/availability, invoice reconciliation, and buyer productivity - Manage Supplier Relationship Management for vendors on a day-to-day basis - Implement and operationalize category strategies and framework contracts - Provide feedback to Global Category Managers/Sourcing Managers - Deliver year-over-year savings and negotiations for selected categories and assigned suppliers - Ensure compliance with PO policies and standardize procurement processes - Handle master data and contribute to MRP settings for procured parts - Leverage analytics, tools, capabilities, and SOPs provided by COE & Excellence management **Qualifications Required:** - Commercial or technical degree or apprenticeship with 2-3 years of working experience - Financial acumen - Customer service mentality - Problem-solving hands-on mentality - Strong communication skills and commercial mindset - Organized autonomous work - Negotiation skills - Local language and good English skills required - Ability to work US standard shift, 7AM - 3PM EST, 4:30PM - 12:30AM IST **Additional Company Details:** For eight decades, DME has been a mold technologies leader, offering the industry's broadest catalog and high-quality products. The company aims to provide customers with unmatched knowledge, expertise, and service. DME is continuously evolving to meet customers" changing needs by reinventing its business strategies, focusing on manufacturing operations, building strategic global partnerships, and standardizing global product platforms. The company is dedicated to ensuring superior design and quality for its customers. Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers worldwide. The company's portfolio includes leading industrial brands serving large end markets such as durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by its Purpose - Shape What Matters For Tomorrow, Hillenbrand pursues excellence, collaboration, and innovation to deliver solutions that best serve its associates, customers, communities, and stakeholders. For more information, visit: www.Hillenbrand.com.,