Buyer I

Overview

Performs routine purchasing assignments that support the transition to a fully proficient, professional procurement role, purchasing materials, supplies, machinery and services for manufacturing facilities.

What you'll do

• Support negotiation of pricing, delivery and purchasing terms under supervision.
• Manage non-strategic suppliers and handle procurements typically below defined spend thresholds.
• Support sourcing of materials and services at optimal cost while meeting quality, reliability and urgency requirements.
• Expedite deliveries to ensure timely material availability.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to maintain appropriate inventory levels and support production and service continuity.
• Partner with Accounting and Receiving teams to resolve discrepancies and operational issues.
• Collaborate with Engineering and MPM/SCM teams to recommend new suppliers.
• Issue RFQs, evaluate proposals, negotiate pricing and delivery timelines, and process purchase orders.
• Ensure timely follow-up on orders, verify deliveries, approve invoices, and maintain accurate procurement documentation.
• Review MRP outputs regularly and execute planning actions such as pull-ins, push-outs and order cancellations based on priority and business needs.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electronics Engineering.
• 0–2 years of experience in procurement or supply chain.
• Foundational understanding of procurement principles, processes and systems.
• Basic business knowledge gained through education or early professional experience.
• Ability to use established procedures and guidelines to resolve routine problems and analyze information to make sound decisions.
• Clear and effective communication, seeking clarification when needed and ensuring mutual understanding.

Nice to have

• Exposure to SAP, Ariba, MS Office, Tableau, RPA, etc.
• Exposure to key metrics: On-Time Delivery (OTD), Cycle Time, Cost Savings.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, India.
• Individual contributor role; no direct supervisory responsibilities.
• Full time, Assignee / Regular employee type.
• Travel: Yes, approximately 10% of the time.
• Relocation eligible: Yes.