Buyer II

Overview

Buyer II role responsible for end-to-end procurement and sourcing of materials for the Security, HVAC/IR, Fire and Index commodities, from presales support through execution of supplier purchase orders.

What you'll do

• Execute sourcing and procurement activities for CCTV, Access Controls, IT Networking, HVAC/IR, fire detection/suppression and Index commodities.
• Support category strategies by identifying cost-reduction opportunities through supplier consolidation, localization, value engineering and long-term agreements (LTAs).
• Participate in RFQ/RFP processes and ensure sourcing decisions align with customer ask pricing for sales bids.
• Identify, evaluate and onboard suppliers in line with global supplier qualification, ethics and compliance requirements.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure delivery performance, cost targets, quality standards and service-level agreements are met.
• Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, lead times, payment terms and contractual conditions to achieve total cost optimization.
• Support contract development and administration in alignment with corporate legal and procurement guidelines.
• Ensure proper documentation and audit readiness for all procurement transactions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to procurement efficiency, supplier performance and cost optimization.
• Prepare procurement reports including spend analysis, cost savings, supplier performance and risk assessments.
• Ensure full compliance with internal controls, audit requirements and global procurement policies.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• 7 to 10 years of relevant experience in procurement/sourcing activities, especially in a system integration business environment.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems.
• Experience working with cross-functional and global stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform cost analysis and generate management reports.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capabilities.
• Results-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High standards of integrity, compliance and ethical conduct.
• Effective communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset aligned with global operational excellence standards.

Nice to have

• Degree preferably in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial engineering.
• SAP experience preferred.

Details

• Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.