Indirect Buyer

RADICI PLASTICS INDIA PVT LTD is the Indian Company of the High-Performance Polymers Business Unit, one of the world’s leading producers of engineering plastics, with a network of production and sales sites located throughout Europe, North America, South America, and Asia.

Role: Indirect Buyer

The Indirect Procurement Executive plays a key role in developing and implementing purchasing strategies for indirect products, supplies, and consumables essential for day-to-day business operations. The role is responsible and accountable for indirect purchasing activities for Radici Plastics India Pvt Ltd, ensuring cost efficiency, quality standards, and timely delivery

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to meet business objectives in terms of cost, quality, and delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to fulfil indirect procurement requirements.
• Handle budgeting activities, cost estimation, and spend analysis.
• Negotiate with suppliers for improved commercial terms and vendor development.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and contracts.
• Perform comparison and analysis of technical specifications and requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance.
• Ensure continuous improvement in supplier delivery, pricing, and documentation.
• Support resolution of supplier-related issues, including order execution and expediting.
• Create and manage purchase orders and contracts in SAP.
• Maintain proper documentation and support contract execution processes.
• Ensure adherence to project timelines and procurement schedules.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives across procurement functions.

Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)

Comply with Radici Safety Policy, EHS requirements, and Indian legislation.
Identify environmental aspects, risks, and hazards (HIRA) and implement control measures.
Report near misses, unsafe conditions, and unsafe acts to the safety officer.
Ensure proper waste management as per designated guidelines.
Provide EHS-related training as per operational requirements.

Deliverables / Targets

Maintain high service levels and delivery performance.
Ensure effective inventory control.
Drive cost reduction initiatives within and across functions.

Decision-Making Authority

Financial:
Approval of purchase orders up to INR 25 lakhs per PO.
Approval of duties, taxes, and statutory payments as applicable.

Operational:
Vendor selection and price finalisation with local suppliers.
Decisions within approved OPEX budgets.

People Related:
Coordinate and provide direction to vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders (Sales, Finance, Admin).

Job Requirements

Experience:
5–8 years of experience in Supply Chain or Procurement functions.

Nature of Experience:
Experience in indirect procurement, supplier management, and contract handling.
Ability to work in a multicultural and international environment.
Hands-on experience with SAP (SD & PP modules).

Educational Qualification

Graduate (B.Com / B.Sc.), preferably with a degree in Materials Management.

Role Specific Competencies

Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Strong achievement orientation and result-driven approach.
Expertise in SAP systems.
Good commercial and negotiation skills.
Effective communication and stakeholder management.
Knowledge of import/export processes.
Inventory management and optimisation skills.

Working Relationships

Cross-functional Teams: Coordinate for procurement requirements and operational support – Daily / As required.
Suppliers & Vendors: Negotiation, performance review, and issue resolution – Ongoing.
Finance Team: Budgeting, approvals, and payment coordination – As required.
EHS Team: Compliance with safety and environmental standards – Periodic.

Job Location: Halol, Gujarat