Purchasing Officer Indirect

Role: Purchasing Officer IndirectLocation: Chennai (Porur) Shift - 6 AM - 3 PM Education required: Purchasing & Supply Certificate or Material Management Certificate preferable, or alternatively, industry experience in a similar position for 2 years. Mission of Job : Executes defined purchasing activities for dedicated materials, services or investments for all KB Australia plants in accordance with established policies and procedures. Professional Experience required: Minumum of 3 years experience in materials purchasing, inventory control and shipping. Experience within the electro-mechanical / electronics / rail industry with a sound track record of meeting company delivery, quality and cost targets. Experience in SAP ERP MM Module, SAP Ariba, multi-site purchasing and Microsoft Office products is preferred. Tasks and Responsibilities: Executes defined purchasing operations in accordance to given purchasing strategies and guidelines. Performs all administrative procurement tasks. Executes purchasing activities and order placements within the frame of valid contracts or price agreements. Maintenance of SAP Ariba system (Supplier Management, Sourcing and Contracting) Provides SAP Ariba system support and training to Requesters. Work with Ariba Key Users and other operational functions within the wider group to develop and refine tools. Maintains accurate vendor master information (e.g.. vendor codes and maintenance of vendor addresses, contacts, payment terms for indirect ve