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Buyer, Direct Procurement
Negotiate contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms while ensuring quality and reliability.
Bangalore
Mid-Level
1 month ago
Fluence
Fluence offers energy storage products that are optimized for common customer applications but can be configured for specific use cases and requirements.
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✨ About The Role
- The Buyer will be responsible for electrical spares procurement for BESS products.
- The role involves identifying and assessing potential suppliers for materials and components required for production.
- The candidate will negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers to secure favorable contracts.
- Creating, reviewing, and approving purchase orders for materials and components is a key responsibility.
- The Buyer will collaborate with factory planners and other teams to manage inventory levels effectively.
- The position requires identifying and mitigating risks related to supply chain disruptions and supplier reliability.
- Weekly and monthly supplier performance reporting and monitoring will be part of the job.
âš¡ Requirements
- The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, supply chain management, or a related field.
- A successful applicant will possess 4 to 5 years of experience in direct material procurements or spares procurement.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential for building relationships with suppliers.
- The candidate should have global procurement and logistics knowledge, particularly in handling global suppliers.
- Proficiency in procurement software, especially SAP S4 HANA, is crucial for this role.
- The individual should demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify opportunities for cost reduction.
- Familiarity with international logistics and import/export regulations will be beneficial.
About Fluence
Fluence offers energy storage products that are optimized for common customer applications but can be configured for specific use cases and requirements.