The Opportunity:

To play an important role between suppliers and Purchase groups by processing Confirmation of Purchase Order Acknowledgements (POA) which are received from Suppliers. The main responsibility is to cross verify the Ordered Materials, Quantity, Price & discounts confirmed by the supplier towards Avantor Purchase Order request entered in SAP by the onshore Procurement team

Position Profile:

Avantor is looking for an associate for the Procurement team.He/Sheshould supportthe GlobalProcurement with general and tactical activities of daily purchasing management.

Whatwe'relooking for

Education: Bachelor'sdegree in any discipline.

Experience:Minimum 1 year of experience in Procurement, OrderManagementor any other business process management tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

Basic computer skills

Basic level of MS Excelproficiencypreferred.

Excellent communication skills

Excellent attention to detail and high-quality focus

Goodat analytical and problem-solving skills.

Able to work from office fulltime or hybrid model.

Willing toworkingineveningand night shift with rotations.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

Work under the guidance of Team Leader and the assigned teambuddyin theinitial6 months.

Focus onlearningprocess and the business fundamentals.

Managetacticalactivities of the procurement organization.

Works extensively onSAPERP system.

Day to day usage of Ariba,Redwave, BI Tools and extensive usage of MS Excel (Beginner to Intermediate level)

Converts PR to PO

Process supplier confirmations received through email.

Work with supplier onconfirmationfallout/PO discrepancies.

Manages open PO through interaction with supplier on delivery date, invoice request, cancellation, reschedules and work on any PO discrepancies.

Maintain quality standardsetfor each activity/process as per guidelines.

Escalate the transactions to buyers as per the guideline provided for each activity.

Ensure all SLA & KPI metrices are adhered to as per the agreed timelines with the business.

Able to manage priorities, deadlines, and tasks to meet deadlines andaccomplishgoals Ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks.

Good interpersonal interaction and able to work well with the team, onsite team, suppliers, and otherdepartment.

Positive Attitude, Planning, Curiosity, Self-discipline, Ability to work ineveningand/or night shift.

Assumesadditionalresponsibilities as assigned.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

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Associate - Procurement EU