Buyer

AKWEL is an international and independent automotive components manufacturer operating in two main areas of activity: fluids management and mechanisms. As a Tier 1 supplier, with an industrial presence in 20 countries covering 5 continents, and 34 manufacturing sites, the group has more than 8,000 employees.We are looking for:BUYERMain responsibilities and duties :- For a dedicated Region, Material Group or Countries for indirect, based on guidance given by his/her Senior Buyer or Director or recommendation from Commodity Lead Buyer (CLB), the Buyer is fully responsible for managing his/her suppliers base from Start of Production until business end of life. - The Buyer is responsible about the Operational Performance KPIs achievement, and supplier action plan follow up in case of deviation. - The Buyer is in close contact with the CLB to ensure the Purchasing Strategy execution and Performance review. - The Buyer is responsible about the Productivity Plan definition and execution with suppliers, in relation with product line teams and operations. - The buyer is involved in the Budget definition, but responsible for the execution and reporting on his commodity - He is the first contact in case of escalation.Requirements :Qualifications & Experience- Degree/Diploma in Engineering. - More than 5 years of experience in the automotive industry procurement.Professional abilities- Organizational skills, leading multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, decision making power, synthetic thinking, rigor, interpersonal skills, strong sense of confidentiality; - Listening, Enthusiasm, Team spirit, Perseverance, Networking, Decision making, Communication - Multi task abilities & capacity to prioritize - Abilities to organize and coordinate meetings - Knowledge in finance & cash management - English Fluent, other language used in the perimeter of activity is a plus - Good IT skills: Office, SAPTechnical knowledge- Basic knowledge of working in SAP - Results-oriented, with QCDP mindset - Purchasing process knowledge: - Supply base management - Management of RFQ processes & sourcing - Contracts management (negotiation, legal,...) - Project managementLocalization: Pune, IndiaContract type: PermanentDepartment : PurchasingStarting date: 5th January 2026Salary: Negotiable.If you are interested in this role and believe that you meet the requirements, please forward your CV and cover letter at: Anupam.CHATURVEDI@ before 1st December, 2025. Please note that incomplete application will not be taken into account.

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