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Sr Operational Buyer Indirect

GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

Why join GEA

Job information

Reference Number

JR-0028712

Job function

Procurement

Position type

Full time

Site

Block No 8,, P.O. Dumad, Savli Road, Vadodara- 391740 Gujarat

Your responsibilities and tasks:

  • Will be responsible to collect the PRs in the Ariba GB system and secure a smooth process of those requests. Will confirm the data included by the Requestor in the system (Procurement category, scope of supply, cost centers and financial details, approval chain applicable according to the workflows defined. Confirm Incoterms, Payment terms, and any other mandatory field to process the request
  • Check availability of supply, secure the commercial conditions up to date . If Commercial offer is attached, cross check availability of already existing suppliers, confirm delivery dates, quantities, prices, contractual conditions with supplier and trigger the PR approval process.
  • Follow up with suppliers for timely delivery to meet project requirement
  • Coordination with Commercial, Logistics and Exim for timely delivery of materials
  • Plan and track project activities within Purchasing
  • Ensure Timely payment to suppliers
  • Responsible for ensuring their adherence to the company’s processes and procedures
  • Co-ordination with Category Managers and Strategic Buyers to create and upload supplier catalogues in the systems
  • Check possibility to bundle purchase requisitions
  • Adjust or modify POs in the backend system to make any necessary changes
  • Provide guidance and support to users to secure the request is properly filled in and will deliver the expected requirements.
  • Cross check and extract data from the ERPs whenever needed, update the PR with any relevant information.
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Your profile and qualifications:

Graduate / Diploma in any stream.

Operationa working knowledge of SAP.

5 years plus experience in procurement.

Fluent in English Language.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

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GEA’s heritage stretches back more than 140 years. Today, we operate in resilient customer industries with a dedicated workforce of more than 18,000 employees and conduct business with more than 150 countries.

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