What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Buyer position at Indra Group USA?
Manage procurement of raw materials and standard parts, ensuring timely and accurate purchase order issuance, effective supplier coordination, and cost‑effective sourcing to support radar production operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and issue purchase orders in a timely and accurate manner
- Confirm material specifications, including part number, quantity, manufacturer, and required delivery date
- Consolidate demand to optimize purchasing volume and pricing
- Request, review, and compare supplier quotations
- Negotiate pricing and commercial terms with suppliers
- Track orders through delivery, as applicable
- Resolve supplier-related and internal operational issues
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in ERP systems
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures
- Identify and support process improvement opportunities
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Purchase order (PO) issuance lead time
- On-time delivery (OTD)
- Purchase order accuracy
- Issue resolution time
- Productivity (PO volume)
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field
- 2–5 years of experience in purchasing or procurement (materials experience preferred)
- Experience working with ERP systems (SAP or similar)
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Experience with supplier negotiations and sourcing