Sr. Buyer - Piping Materials

core procurement professional

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement for:
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• Mild Steel (MS), Stainless Steel (SS), Carbon Steel (CS) Pipes

• Seamless & Welded Pipes

• Float RFQs, evaluate offers, and ensure timely placement of Purchase Orders (POs).
• Ensure technical and commercial compliance as per project specifications.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Engineering, Projects, QA/QC) for requirement finalization and approvals.
• Maintain relationships with reputed pipe manufacturers and stockists, both domestic and international.
• Ensure cost-effective sourcing while maintaining delivery schedules and quality standards.
• Track supplier performance, delivery milestones, and ensure PO acknowledgements.
• Understand and apply 

  Incoterms

   effectively for domestic & international procurement.
• Coordinate with logistics, finance, and customs teams for smooth material flow.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience:

   57 years in core procurement (not sales, stores, or logistics).

• Industry Exposure:

   Must have worked in 

  pipe procurement

   for 

  EPC / Oil & Gas / Industrial projects

  .

• Technical Skills:

   Knowledge of 

  ASME / ASTM standards

  , pipe material grades, thicknesses, pressure ratings, etc.

• Commercial Skills:

   Proficient with 

  Incoterms

  , negotiation, vendor development, and ERP (SAP/Oracle preferred).

• Tools:

   Strong command over MS Excel and procurement software.