Senior Buyer

Position overview:

The Sourcing Specialist reports to the Director of Global Sourcing, with indirect management & collaboration with the Sourcing & Engineering Management team based in Pune.

support engineering, product, quality and supply chain projects

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Project Manager for various projects for the purchase of direct materials in support of quality, delivery, cost, risk & new product development for the TASI Measurement global businesses
• Point of contact working with business groups responsible for supplier relationship communication and negotiator on key projects.
• Support the supply base working with the business group on key negotiations, supplier agreements, contracts, and their implementation.
• Manage the regular and daily activities to facilitate and develop the supplier’s ability to support TASI Measurement supply chain.
• Locate, contact, and review alternative suppliers and communicate back to business groups through assessment & auditing with clear recommendation.
• Lead, coordinate and / or facilitate critical purchase part corrective actions with the responsible buyer(s), supplier personnel and other TASI Measurement management, as necessary.
• Support new product activities and direction to optimize the transition from new product development to production.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering finance or similar
• Min. 3-5 years progressive experience in engineering, project management, supply chain/global procurement.
• Strong attention to detail with a structured approach to problem-solving
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across cultural and geographical boundaries
• Self-driven, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Willingness to adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing industrial equipment and global commodities preferred

Traits:

Must be accurate and pay attention to details, working without direction at times. Willing to take initiative when appropriate. Willing to be flexible as needed with good organizational skills, time management, communicator and reliable.

Computer Skills:

• Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams and other conferencing software.
• CAD experience helpful

Working Conditions:

• Ability to travel domestically to suppliers and manufacturing sites as required
• Visual inspection of components and assemblies
• Strong verbal and written communication for documentation and reporting
• Communication via conference call globally in English