Senior Associate - Indirect Procurement

Inviting applications for the role of Senior Associate, IndirectProcurement

In this role, the candidate needs to support PR - PO Creation, PO Fulfilment, Vendor Onboarding, Support on AP resolution and GR receipt creation for Indirect Spend Categories for one of the global companies in manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

• Creation of PO in SAP

• Support in New Vendor Setups / Modifications

• Resolution of Disputed Invoices for Price / Quantity / GR related Blocks

• Provide Customer Service support to Requestors / End Users on Procurement Processes, Order Status etc.,

• Support PO Automation efforts

• Support improvement of Process Efficiencies

Vendor Management:

• Need to coordinate with different stakeholders and ensure closure of e2e process.

• The resource is expected to assess the suppliers on various risk parameters using the web searches - google, D&B, etc

• Provide assistance to Procurement / suppliers users in completing the questionnaires launched to them

• Review supplier responses for completeness and chase suppliers for missing information

• Follow up with suppliers / Procurement contacts to get their activities closed on time

• Expected to coordinate with suppliers, Audit companies and customer contacts in scheduling Audits and ensure the completion of the same as per agreed timelines

• Track and report out the metrics at an agreed frequency

• Coordinate with different teams within the customer organization to ensure the risk scores are integration with different systems (Vendor Master, Purchasing ERPs and Contract databases)

• Monitor the reports on adverse Media Search and PEP, report them back to customer

• Suggest the latest information on the risk assessment and guide the customer by providing the market insights

• Provide support to the customer in designing the risk assessment process

• Work towards simplifying the process through continuous improvements

• Need to ensure the Standard Operating Procedures are put in place with the latest updates

• Need to have all Job aids, standard email response templates, training guides & other assisting materials in place to support the queries from suppliers / Procurement users

• Create Good receipt and share acknowledgement of PO delivery copy to the supplier.

• Work with AP team to get working the invoices resolution.

Qualifications we seek in you!

Minimum Qualifications

• B.Com, B-Tech, Any degree

• Awareness of Product Category Codes

• Knowledge of Six Sigma / Lean Concepts

• Knowledge of SAP P2P / Other Legacy ERP Applications

• Knowledge of Sourcing & Procurement, Accounts Payables processes

Preferred Qualifications/ Skills

• Masters in Commerce, Masters in Business Administration, B-Tech Mechanical

• Good Verbal and Written Communication Skills

• Customer Service Skills - Telephone / Email

• Basic Knowledge of MS Office Applications like Excel, Word, PowerPoint

• Basic understanding of Tactical Procurement Operations

• Good Keyboard Skills