Commercial Buyer

Job Title: Commercial Executive 

Reporting To: Head – Site Techno-Commercial
Experience Required: 3–7 Years
Plant Location: Mundra, Gujarat
Industry: Metals / Manufacturing
Educational Qualification:

• BE / B.Tech / Diploma in Engineering
• Specializations: Mechanical, Electrical, Metallurgical, or Chemical Engineering

Preferred Industry Background:

• Copper, Zinc, Steel, Aluminum, Cement, Process or Chemical Plants

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• PO Placement: Complete within 30 days turnaround time (TAT)
• Line-Item Closure: 150 items per month
• ARIBA Approvals: 100% compliance
• Vendor Development: Minimum 10 alternate vendors per quarter
• Rejection Case Closure: 100% resolution
• Vendor Payment Follow-ups: Timely coordination

Job Requirements:

• Strong negotiation skills and a robust approved vendor base
• Hands-on experience with SAP (MM Module), ARIBA, and reverse auctions
• Proficiency in preparing daily and monthly MIS reports for the Techno-Commercial department

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Material planning, sourcing, and vendor development
• Vendor evaluation in coordination with user teams; contract finalization based on cost-effectiveness
• Execution of import orders; coordination with CHA & freight forwarders; EPCG documentation with taxation team
• Establish long-term business relationships
• Preparation of Annual Rate Contracts (ARCs) for C-class items; auto-ordering via SAP agreements
• Benchmark category performance across industry and internal teams; stay updated with market trends
• Ensure procurement aligns with production plans, including imports
• Coordinate with finance and divisions to meet payment commitments
• Handle issue resolution and complaints with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Drive cost reduction and value engineering initiatives
• Monitor and finalize commercial terms for CAPEX projects
• Conduct price negotiations and variation analysis
• Prepare project budgets, estimates, and tender documents
• Actively contribute to digital transformation in SCM (e.g., e-Procurement, SAP & ARIBA enhancements, touchless ordering)