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Senior Category Buyer

India, Chennai · Job Posted July 09, 2026
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Job Responsibility

  • Procurement & Sourcing: Request quotations, compare offers, and negotiate prices, payment terms, and delivery schedules
  • Ensure materials meet cost and delivery requirements
  • Import Operations: Manage end-to-end import process: purchase order creation, shipment tracking, customs clearance, and delivery to plant/warehouse
  • Coordinate with freight forwarders, CHAs (Customs House Agents), and logistics partners
  • Verify import documentation (Invoice, Packing List, BL/AWB, COO, MSDS, HS Codes, etc.)
  • Export Operations: Prepare export-related procurement documents and coordinate with internal teams for outbound shipments
  • Ensure compliance with export regulations, licensing, and documentation requirements
  • Liaise with customer service and logistics partners for smooth movement of outbound goods
  • EXIM Compliance: Ensure compliance with DGFT, Customs, FEMA, RBI, and other regulatory bodies
  • Manage application, utilization, and closure of export incentives (EPCG, Advance Authorization, RoDTEP, etc.)
  • Maintain accurate records for audits and statutory requirements
  • Logistics Coordination: Optimize logistics costs by selecting efficient freight, shipping modes, and routes
  • Monitor transit times, delays, and coordinate corrective actions
  • Evaluate logistics service providers and maintain strong relationships
  • Supplier & Stakeholder Management: Develop and maintain vendor relationships for continuous cost improvement
  • Manage vendor performance, delivery reliability, and quality
  • Work closely with finance, production, QA, and warehouse teams
  • Reporting & Documentation: Maintain procurement trackers, shipment schedules, and cost reports
  • Prepare MIS reports for import / export status, cost savings, and vendor performance
  • Handle documentation, advance payments, and bank-related EXIM activities

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Commerce, Engineering, or related field
  • MBA in International Business / Supply Chain (preferred)
  • Certification in EXIM / International Trade (added advantage)
  • 6-8 years of experience in import-export procurement or EXIM operations
  • Experience in manufacturing, automotive, engineering, electronics, or similar industries
  • Strong knowledge of EXIM policies, customs procedures, and DGFT regulations
  • Understanding of Incoterms 2020
  • Exposure to global sourcing and international trade
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills
  • Experience with SAP - Preferred
  • Analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Make Inbound / PO to Vendors / GRN/service entries with SAP experience

Nice to have

  • MBA in International Business / Supply Chain
  • Certification in EXIM / International Trade
  • Experience with SAP
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