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Job Summary

Job Description

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add Specialist- GBS Procurement position will be based in Chennai.

What a typical day looks like:

Timely issuance of POs to Vendors, follow-up for order confirmation and co-ordination for on time payment to suppliers
Coordinating with vendors for actual delivery status of material
On time completion of Open Purchase Order Report and Shortage Report for review
To efficiently and accurately execute core procurement processes for assigned products
To meet or exceed desired service levels and inventory targets as defined for the products assigned, validated through procurement metrics
Coordinate with Internal Business Partner (requestor) and Supplier for Purchase Order Changes.
Select supplier for placing new orders in accordance with approved Purchasing strategies
Managing supplier's database
To identify, recommend, and implement operational efficiencies to drive continuous improvement in the execution of procurement processes
Perform root cause analysis to expedite the resolution of service issues
Prepare Customized reports for analyzing and incorporating improvements in processes
Should we include shortage/excess escalation management, co-ordinate and follow thru on urgent receive, past dues management and receiving challenge resolution
Own Buddy system when any new person joins in the team, provide all required training support to make him/her successful in Job. Conduct training program for new joinees and help new Buyers in resolving any open issues
Be back-up to Team Leader, take responsibility and complete deliverables smoothly
Responsible for Completing detailed process documentation and getting the documentation approved by internal stake holder, document should be validated once in 6 months and capture changes if any in the process
Ensure Teams are fully 5S compliant
Will be first level escalation contact to resolve escalations for Buyer

Here is some of what you'll need (required)

Education: Bachelor's Degree or Engineering Graduates
Experience: 3-5 yrs. Procurement / Supply Chain
Proficiency: ERP/P2P systems BAAN / SAP/ Oracle,
Mandatory Knowledge of computer software applications, MS Excel, Word & PowerPoint (PF)
Highly effective communication skills with stakeholders and inter-personal skills
Ability to understand purchasing and procurement methods and procedures
Provide reports, information, analysis etc., as required, in a timely, professional manner
Knowledge of P2P tools - end user functionality

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off

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Job Category

Global Procurement & Supply Chain

Required Skills:

Optional Skills:

Flex pays for all costs associated with the application, interview or offer process, a candidate will not be asked for any payment related to these costs.

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Specialist - GBS Procurement