Production Material Buyer
Core
Managing purchasing processes, supplier negotiations, and sourcing of materials and services to ensure optimal cost, quality, and delivery.
Role type
Production Material Buyer
Builds
Procurement cycle from requisition to payment for materials and services
Domain
Manufacturing, automotive, electrical, or assembly industries
Required skills
Supplier negotiation, supplier development, spend optimization, ERP systems (SAP), procurement cycle management, supplier performance monitoring, cost reduction initiatives, commercial proposal analysis, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience in manufacturing, automotive, electrical, or assembly industries
Technologies
SAP
Responsibilities
Manage quotation, negotiation, and purchasing processes; Develop and maintain business relationships with domestic and international suppliers; Identify and evaluate new suppliers; Analyze commercial proposals and negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contracts; Oversee the complete procurement cycle; Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement plans; Identify and implement cost reduction and spend optimization initiatives; Prepare procurement reports and analyses; Collaborate with Finance, Engineering, Production, Quality, Logistics, and Human Resources; Ensure compliance with corporate purchasing policies and procedures
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level (1-3 years experience)