Indirect Buyer

sensata· 4301 Sensata Technologies India Private Limited
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📍 Chennai, INFull time

About this role

The Indirect Buyer is responsible for filling purchase orders, working alongside inventory management and other internal departments, forecasting sales by item, analyzing trends and inventory based on historical data and monitoring sales performance.

General Responsibilities
• Collaborates with the supply chain manager regarding maintaining proper inventory levels of materials used on a regular basis
• Key participant in the filling of purchase orders
• Organizes purchasing requisitions
• Key participant in the development of creating an accurate and efficient monitoring system
• Collaborates on entering data into databases or other computerized systems to maintain up-to-date supplier and vendor information, to track purchases and the status of orders and deliveries, and to generate purchasing reports and statistics

Experience / Qualifications
• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

Emphasis on :

  • Internal communications between multiple plants, offices, Headquarters and Global Leadership
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of indirect procurement

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Where is the Indirect Buyer position at sensata located?
This Indirect Buyer role at sensata is based in Chennai, IN. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Indirect Buyer role at sensata full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Indirect Buyer role in the 4301 Sensata Technologies India Private Limited department at sensata.
Which team or department does the Indirect Buyer at sensata belong to?
This Indirect Buyer position is part of the 4301 Sensata Technologies India Private Limited department at sensata. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Indirect Buyer job at sensata posted?
This Indirect Buyer position at sensata was posted on Sep 15, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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