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Purchasing Specialist (1 Year Contract) Location: India Ref: REF2275B Job Function: Purchasing Company Description John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies. We have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We partner with our customers to help them keep their operations safe, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet the latest environmental standards. John Crane is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, helping to create a safer, more efficient, productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defence, space & aerospace, and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs approximately 16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries. Job Description Adhere to daily Standard Work for purchasing team members - See Key Accountabilities Effective Supplier Management Liaise with internal and external suppliers to expedite delivery where required to meet business needs Act as the point of contact/liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders where required Track and manage supplier delivery performance to meet JC targets and requirements Data Management Ensure new pricing and supplier data is updated in ERP system consistently, accurately, and regularly. Act as a recognized system expert for SAP P2P Duties & Responsibilities PR to PO Turnaround Purchase order ageing MRP exception msg status Purchase order acknowledgements obtained PPV Qualifications 3+ years of experience working within a purchasing department Understanding of MRP driven procurement (SAP ideally) Able to read and understand technical drawings Analytical skills - Good knowledge of Microsoft programs, Power BI data extraction and analysis including Excel v-lookup and pivot tables Process-driven approach and systems thinking Ability to solve problems and make improvements to process with support and in a structured way (e.g. A3), able to use data to inform decisions Excellent communication and relationship management skills Ability to project a positive and professional image on behalf of the organization, always promoting ethical procurement
