Buyer - Executive

About the role

ZOPA Buyers support clients in fulfilling the purchase needs. He or she is a generalist procurement enthusiast able to handle multiple categories, demonstrating strong procurement traits: strategic thinking, negotiation, ethics, problem solving, market research and customer management. As a ZOPA buyer, he or she is expected to make the best deals, beneficial to both parties, and ensure long vendor relationships.

Job responsibilities

• Conduct interviews with the user and understand the need. Create comprehensive RFx and float it to vendors using ZOPA tools.
• Conduct market research and source the right product.
• Identify vendors who can fulfil the requirement.
• Negotiate using various strategic techniques to get the best price for the ZOPA ecosystem.
• Negotiate on rate, credit periods, delivery and service TAT.
• Float RFx and get the best deal from the vendor or supplier.
• Carry out the necessary evaluation as per ZOPA policies to onboard the vendor or supplier.
• Convert all PRs to POs on time, as per the agreed TAT. Ensure delivery of the product or service as per the agreed scope and timeline.
• Prioritise PRs based on customer needs.
• MIS reporting to the Procurement and Category Heads.
• Focus on improving savings for the organisation with strong negotiation actions.

Minimum requirements

• University degree.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in procurement functions.
• Understanding of P2P processes.
• Intermediate or advanced level in MS tools such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication skills.
• Language proficiency: English and multiple regional languages.

Desired requirements

• Previous experience in a B2B marketplace environment.
• Expertise in more than one category.
• Hands-on experience with SAP MM, Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua or Oracle Fusion.
• MBA or certification such as PMI, ISM or CIPS.