What are you going to do 

  • Positions: - Buyer I (Upstream)
  • Experience : 3 to 5 years
  • Location : Bangalore
  • Contract role

Job Description: Purchases spot equipment, materials, chemicals/catalysts, and service requirements for multiple business lines.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Processes a queue of requisitions and converts to purchase orders on a daily basis.
* Collects written proposals from vendors as needed. * Conducts simple negotiations of pricing and general terms & conditions.
* Addresses invoice discrepancies from the purchase order or the goods receipt and approves invoice payment for any additional freight costs not accounted for on purchase order. * Liaises with the Technical team regarding project or turnaround purchases and potential bundles
* Handles any PO (purchase order) maintenance for orders processed (e.g. update PO text, update delivery date, etc.)

Additional technical knowledge:

  • Understands the specification requirements for valves and related products set by material master description, valve datasheet, GAD, nameplate such as
  • valve type (ball, check, butterfly, globe valve) and its data (size, class, body, bolting, face-to-face dimensions), painting requirements
  • actuator type (MOV, lever, gear, gearbox) and its accessories (VMK, control panel)
  • basic identification of the equipment (tag no, serial number)
  • basic identification of raw material (carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel) and understand the number identification of the grade of used materials (e.g. A350 LF2 Cl.1, A479 316/316L, Monel, Inconel, etc.,)

Essential skills and knowledge 

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
  • Possess 3- 5 years of experience in the Buyer Field.
  • Behavioral Skills: adapts, analytical, collaborates, communicates effectively, focus on customers.
  • Technical Skills- Hands-on experience in SAP is an added advantage.
  • Functional Skills: PTP (Procure-to-Pay) knowledge, system utilization & efficiency, total system cost, apply controls mindset, application of business & procurement technical knowledge, service excellence, contract development, contract management, negotiating and influencing, relationship management.
  • Having Plant experience and experience handling Upstream buying specifically for PAC islands(Ex:- Angola, Nigeria, etc.,)

Closing: 20 May 2026

Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: TR-284459

KMO

Corporate recruiter

Komal Monish Obhan

Contact

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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