Academics: Any bachelor degree/MBA

              Timely issuance of POs to Vendors, follow-up for order confirmation and co-ordination for on time payment to suppliers

              Coordinating with vendors for actual delivery status of material

              On time completion of Open Purchase Order Report and Shortage Report for review

              To efficiently and accurately execute core procurement processes for assigned products

              To meet or exceed desired service levels and inventory targets as defined for the products assigned, validated through procurement metrics

              Coordinate with Internal Business Partner (requestor) and Supplier for Purchase Order Changes

              Select supplier for placing new orders in accordance with approved Purchasing strategies

              Managing supplier’s database

              To identify, recommend, and implement operational efficiencies to drive continuous improvement in the execution of procurement processes

              Perform root cause analysis to expedite the resolution of service issues

              Prepare Customized reports for analyzing and incorporating improvements in processes

              Should we include shortage/excess escalation management, co-ordinate and follow thru on urgent receive, past dues management and receiving challenge resolution

Some of the other preffered expereriences.

•             Experience in the domains:  Order processing, Supply chain management, Order management, Procurement end to end preferred

•             Knowledge of SAP

•             Experience in Manufacturing industry preferably in Automotive

•             Proficiency: ERP/P2P systems Ariba / SAP/ Oracle / Kinaxis / Pulse Knowledge of Engineering BOMs, product structure, EOL, ECO Management Knowledge of complete planning cycle including MPS, MRP, Demand Planning, Materials planning, Production planning.

•             Communication: Communication, both verbal and written, is an important part of this role. The job holder is required to exchange information, ideas and views on business related matters concerning the Planning function, throughout the Company at all levels

•             Innovation: The jobholder is required to show a willingness to question traditional methodology and make recommendations on new ways of approaching problems and improving existing processes.

•             Knowledge of MS office and MS outlook

•             Excellent communication skills MANDATORY

o             Good analytical skills