Buyer

Overview

DRIVEN BY POSSIBILITY Gates Corporation is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. At Gates, we are driven to push the boundaries of materials science to engineer products that continually exceed expectations. We don’t rest on our rich heritage of innovation. We leverage it to inspire solutions that will power the next hundred years. We invest continually in R&D and technology, so our products not only outperform industry standards; they exceed our customers’ demanding expectations. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers’ diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow. And we are constantly expanding our product catalog and value-added service offerings to support every facet of our customers’ operations. In the most extreme environments and those more familiar, Gates is there with the right product, in the right place at the right time. Whether building original equipment or maintaining products in the aftermarket, we enable companies in every industry to be more efficient, productive, and profitable. We are Gates. Position Summary

We are searching for a Buyer who possesses the purchasing / procurement domain knowledge to operate effectively in a matrix environment and have confidence in driving aggressive growth plans. The person should have a consultative and collaborative style, proven track record / achievement. We are only shortlisting driven, resilient, enterprising, agile and motivated individual who wants to be part of a growing company. The Role

This role is responsible for executing purchase order management strategies and actions plans to focus on day-to-day execution of buying plans to achieve overall organization’s objectives. In addition this role would have to liaise with multi-discipline teams including support functions, to delight our Internal and External stakeholders. Your Responsibilities / Essential Duties

The responsibilities of the role are to implement the required action plan, manage Ensure timely and accurate processing of purchase orders to support efforts to achieve to meet supply requirements, optimize supplier performance, and control costs. Accountability 1 : Customer (Internal / External Stakeholders)

Flag delivery risks and escalate to Procurement Manager or Supply Planner. Coordinate with finance on unmatched POs or invoice issues. Validate pricing changes or part updates with suppliers. Accountability 2 : Process / Performance

Create and release purchase orders from MRP outputs or manual requisitions. Update PO lines based on supplier confirmations (dates, pricing). Track open orders, expedite or de-expedite based on inventory levels or demand shifts. Resolve PO / invoice mismatches (price, quantity, tax discrepancies). Maintain purchase info records and vendor master data. Generate and update PO status reports and dashboards. Accountability 3 : People

Collaborate cross-functionally with SIOP, suppliers and D&L warehouse teams to ensure buying and planning alignment. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by sharing insights and proposing enhancements to buying processes or tools. Participate in S&OP supply review meetings to represent supply capabilities and constraints. Keys to Success

Lead with an outside in mindset to place customers in the center of everything we do. Exemplify Gates ethics and core values to develop talents with right skills, knowledge and behavior, Advocate reward for performance to drive accountability for sustainable growth Design a contemporary and innovative learning environment to attract diverse talent pool. Your Qualifications / Qualifications & Preferred Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. This person must have : Minimum 5 years, proven track record in procurement within manufacturing / engineering environment Degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent Required Skills

Problem solving & Decision making Transparency & raise flag early Sense making Collaboration Transdisciplinary thinking Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. We are firmly committed to the equitable treatment of all our employees and qualified applicants for employment. Equal opportunity in all aspects of employment is one of our firmest and most basic beliefs and we will not tolerate any illegal discrimination, harassment or retaliation. The Company will not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other protected class. Please be advised that Gates Corporation does not accept resumes from third-party recruiters.

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