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Sensata

Direct Buyer

Chennai, IN

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Role family
Supply chain
Seniority
Mid level
Country
IN
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
10 Sept 2026

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the posting

The Buyer is responsible for filling purchase orders, working alongside inventory management and other internal departments, forecasting sales by item, analyzing trends and inventory based on historical data and monitoring sales performance.

  • General Responsibilities
  • Leads the supply chain manager through maintaining proper inventory levels of materials used on a regular basis
  • Responsible for the filling of purchase orders
  • Reviews allpurchasing requisitions
  • Leads in the development of creating an accurate and efficient monitoring system
  • Responsible for entering data into databases or other computerized systems to maintain up-to-date supplier and vendor information, to track purchases and the status of orders and deliveries, and to generate purchasing reports and statistics
  • Leads research on potential suppliers and vendors; promotions, and other industry trends as a source of accurate and up-to-date information for purchasing activities
  • Experience / Qualifications
  • A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
  • Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
  • Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
  • Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
  • Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
  • Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
  • Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

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