Senior Buyer Role

Senior Buyer

Key Responsibilities

• Research, scout, and qualify new suppliers in alignment with company standards.
  
• Manage supplier relationships, contracts, and purchasing conditions.
  
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to optimize cost savings and efficiency.
  
• Generate, process, and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  
• Ensure timely supply of raw materials and services for production requirements.
  
• Monitor material stock levels and maintain warehouse availability.
  
• Resolve disputes, manage penalties, and handle issues related to quality, pricing, and delivery delays.
  
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, ethical standards, and sustainability practices.
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Technical, Operations, Planning, and Finance to align on make/buy policies, planning rules, and cost expectations.
  
• Conduct performance analysis of suppliers based on cost, quality, and delivery punctuality.
  
• Provide technical assistance between suppliers and internal teams for smooth operations.
  

Skills & Competencies Required

• Strong knowledge of

  procurement processes

  and supplier management.
• Ability to read and interpret

  mechanical drawings

  .
• Technical negotiation skills and vendor development expertise.
  
• Knowledge of

  raw materials

  (sheet metal, plates, tubes in MS material).
• Proficiency in

  MS Office & ERP systems

  .
• Excellent skills in

  Excel, Outlook, and Time Management

  .
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving ability.
  
• Leadership skills with a disciplined execution approach.
  
• Soft skills: Team building, adaptability, and collaborative mindset.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in

  Engineering

  (Mechanical preferred).
• Proven 4–6 years of experience as a

  Buyer / Senior Buyer

  in manufacturing or engineering industries (preferably steel, sheet metal, castings, or mechanical components).
• Strong knowledge of purchasing, cost management, and supplier negotiations.
  
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.