Operational Buyer

Join us as an Operational Buyer based in Pune to be responsible for Material Management and consequently to the replenishment process. The supply of material is continuously ensured according to the requirements of both internal and external customers.

About the Company:
The position / About the Job:
In this job the Operational Buyer would be responsible for:
Review, Analyse and Release P.O Proposals
Share Forecast & timely inputs to supplier to ensure sufficient capacity at suppliers and on time supply of goods.
Knowledge of manufacturing process - forgings, castings, machining, fabrication, pressings etc.
Responsible right from release of P.O to stocking of material and payment to suppliers
Positive Communication skills and timely actions
Work on inventory optimisation, continuously improve IDS of factory
Work on Min-Max stocks at suppliers, review it periodically. Work on VMI solutions to improve lead time of goods
In case of quality deviations, work on PRP process and ensure actions on root cause.




Work on Cost improvement projects to lower purchase cost year over year
Knowledge of ERP system D365 and experience of working in purchase process
Knowledge of processes like MRP run, P.O release, P.O amendments, handling drawings, material standards
Understanding of drawings, tolerances, material grades
Float Enquiry of items, prepare Quotation Comparative & Evaluation Sheet, track sample orders till current supply chain is regularised
Phase in & Phase Out in supply chain projects
Monitor suppliers’ performance in terms of Safety, Quality, Delivery & Cost. Periodic discussion with suppliers for necessary improvements as per targets.
Knowledge of Leas Six Sigma Tools
Knowledge of Sustainable Sourcing, Compliances, CBAM.
Monitor & Update Approved Suppliers Database with latest certificates, documents
Active participation in daily meetings, updates on Plan Vs Targets and Sourcing KPI’s.
Focus and track daily results rel

📌 Operational Buyer Pune
🏢 Alfa Laval
📍 Pune