Buyer, Associate

Company: Qualcomm India Private Limited Job Area: Operations Group, Operations Group > Buyer General Summary:

The Buyer Associate is responsible for supporting procurement and sourcing activities to ensure timely and cost-effective purchase of goods and services. This role involves supplier coordination, purchase order management, price analysis, stakeholder communication, and compliance with procurement policies.

Create and manage Purchase Orders (POs) in procurement systems. Review purchase requisitions and ensure accuracy before order placement. Coordinate with suppliers for quotations, order confirmations, and delivery schedules. Track orders and follow up on open deliveries to ensure on-time fulfillment. Resolve supplier and invoice-related issues in collaboration with Accounts Payable and internal stakeholders. Maintain procurement data, supplier records, and purchasing documentation. Support sourcing activities including RFQ/RFP processes and supplier evaluations. Analyze pricing, spending trends, and purchasing data to identify savings opportunities. Work closely with business stakeholders, operations teams, and suppliers to meet business needs.

Bachelor's degree. 2 to 3 years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Sourcing, or Supply Chain Operations. Experience working with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, Ariba, or similar platforms. Strong knowledge of procurement processes and purchase order lifecycle. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis. Minimum Qualifications: • Associate's degree. OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 1+ year of buyer, procurement, supply chain, or related experience. Applicants : Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail  disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com  or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found  here . Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries). Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law. To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies :   Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications. If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers .