Indirect Purchase Buyer
Tenneco-Automotive
| Company | Tenneco-Automotive |
| Category | Procurement |
| Location | — |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| First seen | 3 Aug 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date) |
| Last verified | 8 Aug 2026 |
| Source | The employer's own careers page (company_site) |
Description
Date: Jul 29, 2026
Location:
Gurgaon, IN
Company:
Tenneco
Job Description – Indirect Purchase Buyer
ABOUT TENNECO
At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values–radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win–or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.
Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.Want to learn more about who we are? Check out our website to discover the Tenneco Way.
\ABOUT THE ROLE
Indirect Purchase Buyer manages all the indirect material/Service procurement like tools, dies, consumables, MRO packaging, AMCs etc. He will be responsible for monthly MIS activities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
•Oversee the indirect spend at Enterprise level through centralise RFQs, Price negotiations, Rate Contract, contract negotiation and manage ongoing supplier relations
•Actively work with all other stakeholders on improving the supply base, spend management, Single source risk mitigation and payment terms.
•Timely execution of all the supplier contracts in coordination with commodity teams.
•Effectively manage the day to day procurement activities of the plants ensuring smooth running of the plants. Ensure timely conversion of PR to PO activity.
•Execute productivity project, close monitoring of indirect price movement and effective negotiations with suppliers.
•Actively engage in effective implementation of purchasing tools, processes (GPP and local), guidelines.
•Improve suppliers on quality and delivery.
•Work closely with Purchase Manager to ensure purchasing Audit compliance (Quality system, processes and Purchasing Process Controls & SOX compliance)
PRFERRED
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Materials Management or Logistics.
• MBA is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in purchasing and supply chain management with exposure to indirect material and services
• Demonstrated background and proven experience with supplier negotiations and materials management.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Purchasing or Materials Management with a preference for high-volume manufacturing industries, should have handled variety of parts with smaller volumes.
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