- Location
- Gurgaon, IN
- Education
- Bachelor
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
Orange Business is here!
About us
Join us at Orange Business!We are a network and digital integrator that understands the entire value chain of the digital world, freeing our customers to focus on the strategic initiatives that shape their business.Every day, you will collaborate with a team dedicated to providing consistent, sustainable global solutions, no matter where our customers operate. With over 30,000 employees across Asia, the Americas, Africa, and Europe, we offer a dynamic environment to develop and perfect your skills in a field filled with exciting challenges and opportunities.
About the role
We are seeking a dedicated Local Buyer to join our procurement team. The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to manage local sourcing activities, ensuring timely procurement of goods and services at optimal costs. The role involves negotiating contracts, managing local demand plans, supporting compliance and audits, and contributing to process improvements and digitalization efforts. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills, market knowledge, and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions to meet cost-saving targets and ensure supply continuity.
Key Responsibilities:1. Collaborate with internal stakeholders on local sourcing needs, providing consultative and tactical support.2. Secure contractual requirements with suppliers, ensuring back-to-back agreements and compliance.3. Work with Legal, Business Units, and Users to identify and mitigate procurement risks.4. Gather and analyze local market intelligence to inform purchasing decisions.5. Manage the local commodities demand plan and participate in the validation of procurement activities.6. Support local audits related to procurement processes and supplier compliance.7. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including process digitalization within the procurement function.8. Negotiate directly with suppliers and manage RFP processes to achieve cost savings and meet targets.About you
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Skill/Qualification:Procurement & Negotiation Skills: Experience in local purchasing, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships.Stakeholder Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with internal teams, legal, and suppliers.Market Knowledge: Strong understanding of local market conditions and commodities relevant to the business.Contract & Risk Management: Experience in drafting, reviewing, and securing contractual agreements; risk mitigation skills.Demand Planning & Validation: Ability to manage local demand forecasts and validate procurement plans.Audit & Compliance: Familiarity with procurement compliance standards and audit processes.Process Improvement & Digitalization: Experience in streamlining procurement processes and supporting digital tools.Cost Savings & RFP Management Proven track record of achieving savings through negotiations and structured RFP processes.Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.Educational Background Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field; relevant certifications are a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience working as a Local Buyer or in regional procurement roles.Knowledge of local supplier markets and commodities.Familiarity with procurement digital platforms and tools
You bring open mindedness, ability to handle pressure, leading with courage and empathy, assertiveness and communicate effectively.
You bring open mindedness, ability to handle pressure, leading with courage and empathy, assertiveness and communicate effectively.
What we offer
• Global Opportunities: Work in multi-national teams with opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and customers from all over the world.• Flexible Work Environment: Flexible working hours and possibility to combine work from office and home (hybrid ways of working).• Professional Development: training programs and upskilling/re-skilling opportunities.• Career Growth: Internal growth and mobility opportunities within Orange.• Caring and Daring Culture: Health and well-being programs and benefits, diversity & inclusion initiatives, CSR and employee connect events.• Reward Programs: Employee Referral Program, Change Maker Awards.