Buyer Planner II

Aristocrat

. Source, evaluate, and select suppliers based on cost, quality, and delivery speed .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeNoida • IndiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier evaluation, negotiation, and relationship management within a manufacturing supply chain context. Proficient in Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) and inventory optimization techniques to enhance procurement efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supplier EvaluationNegotiation SkillsMaterials Requirements Planning (MRP)Inventory Optimization TechniquesMicrosoft D365 Financial and Operations

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Hard Skills

ProcurementPlanningSupply Chain FundamentalsInventory ManagementForecasting AccuracyJust-In-Time (JIT)Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)ABC AnalysisSpreadsheet SoftwareSupplier Performance Measurement

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsSocial Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMRP/ERP Systems

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing SettingSupplier RelationshipsCost ManagementQuality ControlDelivery Performance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Source, evaluate, and select suppliers based on cost, quality, and delivery speed
Negotiate supplier costs and terms and initiate RFQs where appropriate
Build and manage purchase orders for materials, components, and services
Manage supplier relationships and performance
Resolve quality issues, delivery delays, and invoice exceptions
Measure supplier performance, including timely delivery rates, lead time consistency, and material quality
Apply Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) to manage materials and purchases
Track and direct inventory quantities to prevent depletion while limiting excess and obsolete items
Review historical information and trends to improve forecasting accuracy and control safety stock
Address material shortages and quality discrepancies with appropriate teams
Support Configure-to-Order production demand and continuous supply

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in supply chain, Business, Logistics, or a related area is preferred; substantial experience may also be taken into account
Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in procurement, planning, or a similar supply chain function within a manufacturing setting
Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and supply chain fundamentals
Experience with Microsoft D365 Financial and Operations is a plus
Intermediate proficiency in spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel
Knowledge of inventory optimization techniques including Just-In-Time (JIT), Economic Order Quantity (EOQ), and ABC Analysis
Strong negotiation, communication, and social skills
Good problem-solving skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonuses and incentives may be available depending on role and location
Health and wellbeing benefits
Paid time off
Retirement plans
Insurance coverage
Other local or statutory benefits
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities during application, interview, job performance, and access to employment benefits and privileges