Sr. Buyer

Job Role ID
Job Role Text	Sr. Buyer for Instrumentation/Automation /Digital systems
Sub-Functional Area ID
Sub-Functional Area Text	Procurement
Functional Area ID
Functional Area Text	Procurement & Contracting
Job Grade	I

Job Accountabilities 

1.     Liaise with the end user on the monthly/ quarterly annual procurement plans.

2.     Review the purchase requisitions (PRs) for technical specifications. Understand technical requirement for Instrumentation/ Automation systems and preparing RFQ.

3.     Identify probable vendors and floating of enquiry for the assigned items (depending on the user requirement).

4.     Selection of vendors based on techno-commercial capabilities.

5.     Prepare internal cost estimates (ICE).

6.     Evaluate offers on techno-commercial aspects.

7.     New vendor development for various Instrument / Electrical / Digital solutions.

8.     Matching the correctness of the technical requirements provided by user and the technical specifications provided by the vendor and raising any shortcomings to the Buying Manager.

9.     Conduct negotiation with the vendor for Instrument / Electrical / Digital category of item and giving the details to Buying manager for finalizing the deal with the vendor.

10.   Prepare the term sheet/ note for approval with recommendation for placement of purchase orders (POs).

11.   Ordering of the finalized items and making the appropriate entries in SAP system.

12.   Timely response and resolution of internal and external audit issues related to procurement and escalating it to Buying Manager on need basis.

13.   Follow up for delivery and ensure delivery and payment to the vendor.

14.   Co-ordinate with cross functional teams/ subordinates/peers for negotiation strategies and vendor development.

15.    Adequate knowledge of SAP MM Module, P2P process and Contract terms and conditions.