Buyer

Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients. Want to help us make a difference? Using plant-based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients. Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles. To meet our challenges, we are looking for a Buyer within the Procurement team! This position will be located in Gokak. Their mission? This position is responsible for effective and cost oriented sourcing operations for the plant adhering to the SOP's with a focus on sustainable and enviroment friendly outlook. Your experience and talents will make the difference to: Key Responsibilities

• Source and procure mechanical spares, consumables, and maintenance services as per plant requirements.
• Obtain quotations, conduct price negotiations, and finalize purchase orders.
• Develop and maintain relationships with approved vendors and service providers.
• Coordinate with maintenance, engineering, and stores teams for technical clarifications and procurement planning.
• Track order execution, deliveries, and service completion to ensure compliance with timelines.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing and vendor development.
• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, documentation, and audit requirements.
• Timely MIS reports and cost tracking What we will love about you:
• Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
• Vendor Development & Management
• Negotiation Skills
• Purchase Order Management
• Mechanical Spares Knowledge (Bearings, Gearboxes, Pumps, Motors, Valves, Conveyors, etc.)
• SAP / ERP Systems
• Cost Analysis and Commercial Evaluation
• MS Excel and Reporting Key Competencies
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• Planning and coordination
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines And also....
• BE in Mechanical/Electrical/E&C/IP preferred or MBA in SCM
• 5-7+ years of experience in procurement of spares and maintenance services in manufacturing, engineering, steel, cement, chemical, or similar industries. If you identify yourself in this position, please apply by uploading your resume and let's start the journey together! Roquette is proud to be a global company where you can find personal and professional growth through multiple diverse experiences. Roquette strives to create a dynamic workforce while remaining firmly committed to equal opportunity by complying with EEO laws. As we continue to grow, Roquette understands that to be successful we must always be inclusive in our approach. To find out more about our products, values and sustainable development ambitions visit us at www.roquette.com and at www.sustainability.roquette.com