Buyer

Job Description:

The Buyer will be based in Chennai, India. In this position, you will report to the Manager, Procurement.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Passionate drive to innovate and create.
• Integrity to the core
• Enthusiastic customer focus
• Consistent interactive teamwork
• Desire for continuous improvement and top performance

Here is a glimpse of what you will do:

• Manage and review PR and PO: PO placement/approval & supplier acknowledgement.
• Timely issuance of PO’s to vendors, follow-up for order confirmation and co-ordination for on time payment to suppliers.
• Coordinating with vendors for actual delivery status.
• On time completion of Open Purchase Order Report
• VMF: Vendor onboarding and maintenance
• Process documents – Owner for all Procurement activities.
• KPI Metrics Owner – Past due, Order confirmation, invoice challenges and RNB Reports
• Ad hoc reports and Slides to other NX team regarding procurement activities
• Aged PO/Past due closures.
• Master Data management – Vendors.

Here is some of what you’ll need (required):

• Bachelor’s Degree with (4-6) years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management roles, preferably within the relevant industry.
• Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and pricing with suppliers.
• Ability to analyze market trends, pricing data, and supply chain dynamics to make informed purchasing decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and team members.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple procurement projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in purchase orders, contracts, and documentation.
• Familiarity with procurement software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel) for data analysis and reporting.
• Flexible to work in different time zones.

Here are a few of our preferred experiences:

• Adherence to ethical standards and integrity in all procurement activities, including compliance with company policies and legal regulations.
• Ability to identify issues, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions to overcome challenges in the procurement process.

At Nextracker, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services.

For us at Nextracker, sustainability is not just a word. It's a core part of our business, values and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations.

Culture is our Passion