Job Description – Buyer – Supply Chain Management

Job Title: Buyer – Supply Chain Management
Location: Powai, Mumbai
Experience: 4–7 Years
Grade: BPO 2/3
Job Code: 415712
Domain: Supply Chain Management / Procurement
Shift: US Shift – 5:00 PM to 3:00 AM IST (Permanent Night Shift)
Work Mode: Work From Office (WFO)
Qualification: Any Graduate or above

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Buyer – Supply Chain Management professional with strong expertise in sourcing, procurement, supplier negotiations, and the end-to-end Purchase Requisition to Purchase Order (PR-to-PO) process. The candidate will manage procurement activities, coordinate with global stakeholders and suppliers, optimize purchasing costs, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end PR-to-PO process, including requisition review, supplier sourcing, and purchase order creation in ERP systems.

• Conduct RFQ and RFP processes with non-contracted suppliers to secure competitive pricing and optimal delivery terms.

• Evaluate supplier quotations, compare prices, benchmark costs, and negotiate favorable commercial terms.

• Manage supplier relationships, performance monitoring, and supplier development initiatives.

• Collaborate with global stakeholders, technical teams, suppliers, and customers to address procurement requirements and concerns.

• Support demand forecasting and volume allocation based on annual spending data.

• Ensure optimum utilization of vessel budgets and procurement resources.

• Follow the 4R principle: Right Price, Right Place, Right Time, and Right Quantity.

• Identify and develop new suppliers based on delivery performance and port coverage to strengthen global sourcing capabilities.

• Support strategic negotiations and supplier performance management activities.

• Ensure procurement activities comply with organizational policies, quality standards, integrity, and ethical practices.

• Handle multiple procurement priorities within tight timelines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

• Maintain effective communication and provide timely updates to stakeholders on procurement progress and escalations.

Mandatory Skills

• Strong experience in Sourcing and Procurement.

• Good understanding of the Purchase Requisition to Purchase Order (PR-to-PO) process.

• Hands-on experience with RFQ, RFP, and supplier quotation evaluation.

• Purchase Order creation and processing using ERP systems.

• Supplier negotiation and vendor management.

• Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

• Stakeholder management and global team coordination.

• Advanced attention to detail, urgency, and task prioritization.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of supply chain logistics, vessel operations, and port-related procurement.

• Understanding of customs rules and regulations across different countries.

• Experience in supplier performance management and strategic sourcing.

• Knowledge of demand forecasting, annual spend analysis, and volume allocation.

• Familiarity with technical procurement requirements and international logistics operations.

Candidate Requirements

• Graduate or postgraduate qualification in any discipline.

• 4–7 years of relevant experience in procurement, sourcing, buying, or supply chain management.

• Willingness to work permanently from the Powai, Mumbai office.

• Comfortable working the US shift from 5:00 PM to 3:00 AM IST.

• Strong customer-service mindset and ability to work with global stakeholders and suppliers.

Important Recruitment Information

• Ex-TCS employees are not eligible to apply.

• PAN and Date of Birth (DOB) are mandatory for candidate profile creation.

• Night shift allowance will be provided.