Operational Buyer

Join us as an Operational Buyer based in Pune to be responsible for Material Management and consequently to the replenishment process. The supply of material is continuously ensured according to the requirements of both internal and external customers .

In Alfa Laval, we are every single day contributing to a more sustainable future for our planet through engineering innovation. Our global team designs and implements the refining, recycling and purifying process that allow our customers to be better themselves. You will find our work in leading applications for water purification, clean energy, food production, waste processing, pharmaceutical development and much more. The people of Alfa Laval enjoy the freedom to pursue ideas and the resources to see those ideas to become reality, in an environment that welcomes drive, courage and diversity. The result is a company where we all can be very proud of what we do.

Our core competencies are in the areas of heat transfer separation, and fluid handling. We are dedicated to optimizing the performance of our customers' processes. our world-class technologies, our systems, equipment and services must create solutions that help our customers stay ahead. Please feel free to peruse our website www.alfalaval.com .

In this job the Operational Buyer would be responsible for:

Review, Analyse and Release P.O Proposals

Share Forecast & timely inputs to supplier to ensure sufficient capacity at suppliers and on time supply of goods.

Knowledge of manufacturing process – forgings, castings, machining, fabrication, pressings etc.

Responsible right from release of P.O to stocking of material and payment to suppliers

Good Communication skills and timely actions

Work on inventory optimisation, continuously improve IDS of factory

Work on Min-Max stocks at suppliers, review it periodically. Work on VMI solutions to improve lead time of goods

In case of quality deviations, work on PRP process and ensure actions on root cause.

Work on Cost improvement projects to lower purchase cost year over year

Knowledge of ERP system D365 and experience of working in purchase process

Knowledge of processes like MRP run, P.O release, P.O amendments, handling drawings, material standards

Understanding of drawings, tolerances, material grades

Float Enquiry of items, prepare Quotation Comparative & Evaluation Sheet, track sample orders till new supply chain is regularised

Phase in & Phase Out in supply chain projects

Monitor suppliers’ performance in terms of Safety, Quality, Delivery & Cost. Periodic discussion with suppliers for necessary improvements as per targets.

Knowledge of Leas Six Sigma Tools

Knowledge of Sustainable Sourcing, Compliances, CBAM.

Monitor & Update Approved Suppliers Database with latest certificates, documents

Active participation in daily meetings, updates on Plan Vs Targets and Sourcing KPI’s.

Focus and track daily results related to the three defined purchasing milestones (quality, delivery, cost)

Be active in problem solving and drive improvement activities.

Always consider the possibility of eliminating waste

Forecast & logic-based planning.

Supplier audits & visits

Importing goods for local assembly , knowledge of import goods process

Knowledge of various taxes, freight terms, delivery terms

Knowledge of Indirect Purchase

Strictly follow Safety culture, Purchase process and Alfa Laval Business Principles.

As a Buyer based in Pune responsible for the supplier forecast and Material Management and consequently to the replenishment process, the supply of materials is continuously ensured according to the requirements of both internal and external customers .

5-7 years of relevant experience in the same field.

BE Mechanical or production or equivalent.

Deep knowledge of the ERP system .

Supply Chain Understanding .

Supplier association

Good knowledge of the business and processes of the company .

We offer you an interesting and challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value for our customers.

Exciting place to build a global network with different nationalities to mingle and to learn.

Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success, you will be learning new things every day.

We always look for both experience and potential, so if you think you have what it takes to join us and are curious to find out more, apply

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