Operations Buyer

Operations Buyer

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.

At our Global Excellence Centre (GEC) in Hyderabad, we support Solenis’ global operations by driving excellence in IT, analytics, finance, and other critical business functions. Located in the heart of the IT hub, the GEC offers a dynamic work environment with strong career development opportunities in a rapidly growing yet stable organization. Employees benefit from world-class infrastructure, including an on-campus gym, recreation facilities, creche services, and convenient access to public transport.

For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com.

🚨 We're Hiring:  Job title  -Operations Buyer

📍 Location: Hyderabad India – Hybrid

🕒 Full-Time | Permanent Position

Job Description:

• Manage end-to-end Ordering and logistics activities from international suppliers, ensuring smooth order flow through to warehouse or customer receipt in accordance with agreed Incoterms
  
• Monitor and track order confirmations, ensuring timely completion. Prepare and communicate shortage and backlog reports to provide visibility on potential supply interruptions to management
  
• Track and confirm lead times and delivery schedules, ensuring all shipping documents are created and delivered accurately, in full, and on time in compliance with destination requirements.
  
• Follow up on sales orders throughout the order process and coordinate with responsible teams to ensure timely closure.
  
•  Sharing the weekly Order Status Report (OSR) to the Sales and Customer Service teams, urging them to obtain the customer’s confirmation to proceed with the available orders.
  
• Regularly review OTIF (On Time In Full) and OTC (On Time Complete) performance against committed lead times. Proactively highlight any risks or delays that may affect service level targets to the line manager.
  
• Ensure timely submission of supplier invoices to Accounts Payable immediately once order is loaded.
  
• Collaborate with Finance and Customer Service teams to investigate and resolve any discrepancies related to goods receipt or invoicing.
  
• maintain strong operational relationships with key suppliers to support ongoing procurement activities.
  
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance through monthly analytical reports focused on OTIF and OTC metrics.
  
• Ensure all customer complaints are addressed and closed within one month from the date of receipt.
  
• Prepare a monthly forecast of shipments expected next month and share a summary report with the line manager.

Some benefits of working with us

• Access to a huge array of internal and external training courses on our learning system (free)
• Access to self-paced language training (free)
• Birthday or wedding anniversary gift of INR 1500
• Charity work once a year, to give back to the community
• Company car, phone if required for role
• Competitive health and wellness benefit plan
• Continuous professional development with numerous opportunities for growth
• Creche facility
• Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs)
• Electric car charging stations
• Hybrid work arrangement eg. 3 days in office
• Internet allowance
• No-meeting Fridays
• Parking on site (free)
• Relocation assistance available
• Staff hangout spaces, enjoy games like carrom, chess
• Transport by cab if working the midnight – 7am shift
• Well connected to public transport, only a 10 min walk to office

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired job requirement.  If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.

Solenis is constantly growing.  Come and grow your career with us.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, consider joining our team.

Experience Level

Senior Level