Buyer

Overview

Varex Imaging is seeking a detail-oriented, data-driven Buyer to analyze data and prepare, review and track quotations, with proficiency in SAP and database platforms.

What you'll do

• Review and analyze purchase requisitions.
• Coordinate purchasing activities with manufacturing, planning and engineering departments to acquire inventory in a cost-effective and timely manner.
• Process purchase requisitions, purchase change orders and requests for quotes to suppliers.
• Be responsible for procurement business system data input and integrity; create and maintain bills of material and parts/commodities numbers in supply chain management or other enterprise-wide systems.
• Participate in maximizing the procurement team's changes and part parameters, including quote table maintenance, supplier database information, error report analysis, and part number/supplier code information.
• Perform cost analysis and volume planning for major commodities (e.g., materials, components, equipment and services).
• Monitor the cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to negotiate highest quality at best value.
• Develop new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive.
• Recommend cost-saving proposals, including make-versus-buy analysis or alternative sourcing.
• Interact closely with suppliers and QA to resolve quality issues.
• Work with management on all aspects of commodity management, including procurement support, commodity business plans, market trends assessment, pricing, and product availability.
• Manage end-to-end material planning and procurement activities.
• Create and maintain purchase orders and supplier schedules.
• Monitor inventory levels and optimize inventory turns while minimizing excess and obsolete stock.
• Coordinate supplier deliveries, expedites, pull-ins, and push-outs.
• Investigate and resolve material shortages through root cause analysis.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and Phase-In/Phase-Out activities.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Sourcing, Logistics, and Quality teams.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery, quality, and cost metrics.
• Resolve logistics, customs, invoice, and material availability issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in planning and supply chain processes.
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion in solving complex business problems.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 3 to 5 years of related experience.
• Ability to read drawings and understand specifications.
• Ability to track and report on PO performance metrics such as on-time delivery and order accuracy.
• Proficiency in SAP and database platforms.
• Domestic or global expertise of assigned commodities.

Details

• Employment type: Full time, regular.
• Pay rate type: Salary.
• Location: Pune.