JOB ADVERT - PROCUREMENT BUYER ONE (1) POSITION Department: - Commercial Reports to: - Procurement Manage r Location: - Magadi Terms: - Permanent PURPOSE OF THE JOB This position is responsible for managing and building customer and supplier relationships during the purchase process and utilising market trends to ensure optimal value is obtained in product acquisition. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES • e pricing and payment options. • Identify areas of potential cost reduction and analyse the impact of pricing changes for goods and services. • Build and manage relationships with suppliers and their performance by conducting routine supplier business revie ws as well as evaluating supplier performance and compliance. • Identify customer issues and complaints and make appropriate recommendations for corrective resolutions and accurate answers to meet client needs and requirements. • Liaise with suppliers and ot her relevant departments on purchasing processes, new projects and activities. • Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings by utilising negotiation and procurement best practi • Place orders which include obtaining prices, scheduling deliveries and writing purchase orders. • • Purchase the best product offering wi th optimal value - for - technical information on the proposals submitted by potential suppliers. • Plan, coordinate and execute efficient procurement processes in alignment with anticipated trends and opportunities . • Prepare procurement management reports to internal stakeholders. • Conduct international purchases and deal with import processes. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent • CIPS/KISM membership or equivalent. • At least 6 years’ experience in a similar position or busy function HOW TO APPLY C V s and academic certificates should be submitted by email to Vacancies_TCM@tatachemicals.com to be received on or before 5 th November 202 4 . Tata Chemicals Maga di Limited is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Please note we do not ask for any payments during the recruitment process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted .