About SKF

SKF started its operations in India in 1923. Today, SKF provides industry leading automotive and industrial engineered solutions through its five technology-centric platforms: bearings and units, seals, mechatronics, lubrication solutions and services. Over the years the company has evolved from being a pioneer ball bearing manufacturing company to a knowledge-driven engineering company helping customers achieve sustainable and competitive business excellence.

SKF’s solutions provide sustainable ways for companies across the automotive and industrial sectors to achieve breakthroughs in friction reduction, energy efficiency, and equipment longevity and reliability. With a strong commitment to research-based innovation, SKF India offers customized value-added solutions that integrate all its five technology platforms.

To know more, please visit: www.skf.com/in

SKF Purpose Statement

Together, we re-imagine rotation for a better tomorrow.

By creating intelligent and clean solutions for people and the planet

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Senior Executive- Buyer (Direct Material)

Reports To: Purchasing Manger

Role Type: Individual Contribution

Location: Mysuru

Role Purpose:

Execute operational purchasing for BU and support factories. Support the implementation of strategic sourcing results in the country/factories and promote the operational efficiency in the countries. Work closely with the internal stakeholders and execute BU unique categories purchasing activities. Implement contracts, agreements, and new processes. Participate in and develop efficient standardized P2P processes.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing

• Lead negotiations and sign agreements up to a defined and agreed upon value for suppliers
• Coordinate purchasing cost reduction or supplier consolidation projects
• Review purchase requisitions and identify sources of supply for spot buys
• Advise internal stakeholders on procurement issues, providing support and guidance at all stages of the procurement cycle
• Advise stakeholders on modifications from original requests (if alternative, more cost efficient, or otherwise beneficial alternatives exist)
• Continuously track supplier performance according to defined QCDIM

Global Responsibilities

• Drive BU unique categories sourcing initiatives as agreed with Purchasing Group Manager

Projects

• Screen, short list and select potential BU specific suppliers through a Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposal (RFP) & Request for Quotation (RFQ) process
• Develop negotiation strategy and lead supplier or if delegated by Global Category Manager, negotiations when category is unique
• Initiate and conduct supplier evaluations and supplier audits, when category is unique or if delegated by Global Category Manager, and in close link with Quality
• Support Purchasing Business Plan, Forecasts and Standard Cost Calculation
• Support implementation of new processes and systems, QCDIM, NSDC, CSR and sustainability requirements, Support the factory in NSDC implementation
• Run operations according to the SKF Code of Conduct, Environment Health & Safety (EHS) and Quality Policies and work according to the SKF Quality Management System

Candidate Profile:

• Diploma/ BE- Mechanical Engg/ Production Engg/ Industrial Engg or Any Relevant
• Minimum 4 years of experience.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Analytical Skills
• Prioritization
• Negotiation Skills
• Conflict Management