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Our people are at the heart of WhiteWater’s success and achievements. Why? Because the way each of us view the world, our mindset, directly impacts every interaction and experience we have, each relationship we build, and the goals and outcomes we achieve. Just as we as individuals are shaped by our mindset, so too is our organizational culture – the collective mindset of the company. At WhiteWater, we: Trust, Co-create, Respect, Collaborate, and Engage. When we cultivate a forward-moving, highly collaborative and fully accountable and committed company mindset, we are: High achieving; results driven and knowledgeable; Enthusiastic, innovative problem solvers; Collaborative, supportive and inclusive; and United, trustworthy and trusted Interested in starting an exciting career with WhiteWater? Apply today! Position: Project BuyerShift: Evening/Night ShiftDepartment: Supply Chain ManagementLocation: Andheri, Mumbai, IndiaReports to: Manager, Purchasing Purpose: WhiteWater West is seeking a Project Buyer to join our Supply Chain team in Mumbai, India! In this position you will be responsible for the purchase of goods and services to support global projects. This is a key role in ensuring that goods and services are purchased at the best overall value, on time, and meets the quality specifications. You will be responsible for purchasing, issuing request for proposals, and negotiating prices. You must be bilingual , mandarin and English, to be considered for this role. Essential Responsibilities: Place purchase orders with approved suppliers in accordance with agreementsSupport and execute best practices in accordance with the sourcing and purchasing strategy for selecting and managing providers for all Whitewater West Industries business unitsPurchase components, sub-contracted services and finished products to meet the customer's quality, service and value expectationsEvaluate and manage existing and potential suppliers based on the principles of Total Cost of OwnershipDevelop cost saving initiatives in accordance with Strategic Purchasing PlanMonitor progress of orders and expedites critical ordersMonitor and reject non-compliant requisitionsResolve Invoice discrepanciesMake continuous improvements in costs, lead times and inventory controlHelp develop and implement purchasing systems, procedures and strategiesReconcile material non-conformancesAssist with the development and deployment of a supplier performance matrix incorporating the fundamentals of price, delivery, quality, capability, reliability and other performance attributesSupport initiation of offshore sourcing programs, where applicable by identifying, sourcing and developing global supply partnersAssess and adjust shipping methods to reduce costs. Negotiate rates with carriers.Identify and implement the technologies required to support the global procurement strategy Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or equivalent knowledge/experience in the area of Purchasing. PMAC designation preferred or Chinese equivalentPrevious ERP experience requiredSkilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)Must have excellent communication and negotiating skills, both verbal and writtenAbility to travel internationally 5% (Canada)Preferred if bilingual in Mandarin and EnglishFamiliar with import/export processTechnical and or logistics background a plus Whitewater Competencies: Accountability – We do what we sayCollaboration – We work well togetherCustomer Focus – We know and respond to our customersCommunication – We listen to and understand each otherAuthenticity – We are honest and trust each otherResilience – We deal effectively with pressure, are persistent and optimisticFlexibility & Adaptability – We are willing and able to respond to changing circumstance WhiteWater is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate the diversity of all employees and applicants and are strongly committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We thank all the candidates who take the time and energy to apply. Given the volume of applications, it makes responding personally to each applicant difficult, but please know we are grateful for your interest. We look forward to connecting with you through this search or future ones. All the best in your job search.
