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Alfa Laval

Operational Buyer

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Pune, Maharashtra
Mid level
Pune, Maharashtra
Mid level
The Operational Buyer is responsible for supplier forecasts, material management, placing purchase orders, and ensuring timely deliveries while engaging in continuous improvement and waste elimination activities.
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Job Description - Operational Buyer (Pune)

Vacancy for Operational Buyer

Join us as an Operational Buyer based in Pune to be 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.

About the Company:

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.

The position / About the Job:

In this job the Operational Buyer would be responsible for:

  • Ensure our capacity needs of our suppliers.

  • Communicate material requirements and product specifics to our suppliers.

  • Place and secure delivery of purchase orders.

  • In case of deviations, limit the deviation and carry out corrective measures.

  • Supplier Payment approvals.

  • Support the handshake process.

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

  • Be active at Cell Status Board meetings.

  • Be active in problem solving and other improvement activities.

  • Suggest improvements on Instructions / SOP's

  • Always consider the possibility of eliminating waste

  • Engage in safety and quality work and immediately call TM/UM when problems or risks arise.

  • Take responsibility for their own development and to stay informed.

  • Forecast & logic-based planning.

  • Supplier audits & visits if necessary.

  • Importing goods for local assembly.

  • Must have exposer in procurement of Machine Components, Bearings, “C “class articles like,Std, Fasteners, bought outs, O ring, Gasket

Who you are?

As a Buyer based in Pune to responsible to be 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.

What you can be?

  • 3-4 years of relevant experience in the same field.

  • BE mechanical or production or equivalent experience.

  • Deep knowledge of the ERP system.

  • English in both speech and writing.

  • Supply Chain Understanding.

  • Supplier association

  • Good knowledge of the business and processes of the company.

Why should you apply

  • 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 care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application, you will be invited to play the assessment games

Top Skills

Erp System

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