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Operational Buyer

Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Procurement · Logistics Management · Sales Operations

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In short

Alfa Laval is seeking an Operational Buyer in Pune, India, to manage material flow and ensure continuous supply for internal and external customers. The role involves PO proposal review, supplier forecasting, inventory optimization, and cost improvement projects within their ERP system.

Responsibilities

  • Review, Analyze and Release P.O Proposals
  • Share Forecast & timely inputs to supplier to ensure sufficient capacity at suppliers and on time supply of goods.
  • Responsible right from release of P.O to stocking of material and payment to suppliers
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Strictly follow Safety culture, Purchase process and Alfa Laval Business Principles.

Requirements

  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in the same field.
  • BE Mechanical or production or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing process – forgings, castings, machining, fabrication, pressings etc.
  • Understanding of drawings, tolerances, material grades
  • Deep knowledge of the ERP system.
  • Good Communication skills and timely actions
  • Supply Chain Understanding.
  • Supplier association
  • Good knowledge of the business and processes of the company.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Leas Six Sigma Tools
  • Knowledge of Sustainable Sourcing, Compliances, CBAM.
  • Knowledge of Indirect Purchase.

Benefits

  • 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.
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Company

Alfa Laval

Job Posted

2 weeks ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Mid-Senior

Locations

Pune, India

Qualification

Bachelor

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