Buyer

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

Position Title: Buyer

Location : Pune/Noida

Shift Flexibility : Required (Should be open to any shift)

We are seeking a proactive Buyer to support procurement activities across global regions. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate purchase order (PO) creation, maintaining procurement records, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure smooth order processing. We are looking for a solid understanding of the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle and the ability to work flexible shifts to support global operations.

Your Responsibilities:

• Implement procurement processes for goods and services for direct & indirect process.
• Manage purchase orders, ensuring delivery and compliance with specifications.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.
• Ensure deliveries well complying with defined KPIs & Metrices of core processes.
• Provide regular updates and reports on procurement status, supplier performance, and cost savings.
• Develop relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable supply chains.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards.
• Negotiate pricing with suppliers in case of any price changes.
• Provide analytics insights to achieve inventory control goals and drive standard replenishment practices.
• SAP Master Data support and maintenance for service materials.
• Improve systems and processes by studying current practices, designing modifications in partnership with stakeholders.
• Maintain system protocols by writing and updating procedures in partnership with stakeholders.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives and strategies to optimize procurement costs based on cost trends and opportunities for savings.
• Responsible for start metrics for specified Projects/Critical Projects/ Complete site Projects.
• Pro-active monitoring, tracking, and expediting the material through the receipts process in IFS.
• Responsible for Distribution Inventory check/ Alternate supplier check.
• Monitor daily and share updates regularly with Project team regarding orders highlighted for being expedited.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• 2–3 years of experience in procurement or supply chain operations
• Strong understanding of the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle
• Knowledge of 3-way matching (PO, invoice, and goods receipt)
• Maintain the project/contract/proposals/quotation status in Business systems throughout its lifecycle including creation, material / service supply requests, receipts, invoicing, completion and closure.
• Extract data (from business systems, SAP / IFS / others) & publish necessary reports required by the various regional stakeholders as per the established cadence & guidelines.
• Contribute to Root cause analysis for any deviation highlighted by the regional stakeholders, required documentation of the said deviations and responding to audit processes as & when required.
• Use the various official tools available like conference calls & emails for frequent interaction with peers/ customers & regional stakeholders on discussion related to processes, contracts, feedback, presentations & other updates on a regular basis.
• Flexibility to work in any shift as per global business requirements.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Exposure to global procurement processes
• Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems
• Basic understanding of sourcing and negotiation (optional)

Reports to : TEAM LEAD - GEBS BUSINESS OPERATIONS

What We Offer:

Our benefits package includes …

• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
• Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees.
• Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
• On-demand digital course library for professional development

... and other local benefits!

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

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