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The Category Buyer is responsible for executing sourcing strategies for assigned categories of spend to achieve cost, quality, service, and risk objectives. This role manages supplier relationships, evaluates market conditions, and collaborates cross‑functionally to deliver value through effective procurement and continuous improvement.

What you’ll do

• Need to coordinate with Project, Maintenance & Operations Team for Capex Requirement and understand Technical Requirement of the Project.
• Identify Potential OEM in consultation with Project Team & understand Business Partners capabilities from Technical, Commercial & Sustainability standpoint.
• Prepare Technical Comparative in consultation with Team and have Technical Sign-off document between Business Partner & Project Team.
• Prepare Techno-Commercial Comparative (TCO - Total Cost of Ownership) to capture Capex & Opex cost pertaining to Equipment / Machine.
• Post Finalization of Business Partner
• Negotiate, Develop, and Maintain Purchasing contracts for Business Partners & ensure a reliable and robust supply chain.
• Manage & co-ordinate with Imports Team for Globally Sourced indirect materials and Services.
• Monitoring Capex Spend as per Approved Capex and provide needful update to all concern stakeholders.
• Cross functional alignment within the business to ensure a best-in-class supply chain. Placement of Commercial Purchase Orders while keeping in mind PO Payment Terms & Conditions.
• Need to keep track of Bank Guarantee / Progressive Bank Guarantees as per Terms & Conditions agreed with Business Partners.
• Processing Purchase Requisition & Service Requisition on timely basis and providing updates & status of Project to all Key stakeholders.
• Establishes key interfaces and builds relationships with Internal customers and key team members in support and have alignment on CAPEX Project Goals / Timelines.
• Capex Sourcing Partner needs to focus on specifics while ensuring delivery satisfies and meets Technical Requirement & Budget provided by Project Team.
• Sound knowledge of Oracle ERP, Excel, PowerPoint etc. will be relevant & important for said position.
• Responsible for planning and monitoring the region's operations capital investment expenditures.

What you will need to succeed

• B.E / B.Tech in any Stream (Mechanical/ Electrical/Chemical/ E&TC), International Business or relevant Management Degree
• Typically, 8–12 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or operations roles.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and ability to interpret market and financial data.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills with suppliers and internal partners.
• Working knowledge of inventory management, financial concepts, project management, and sourcing systems.
• Customer‑focused mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
• Innovative, self‑motivated approach with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Willingness to travel up to approximately 10% as business needs require.