Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Associate/Senior Associate - Vendor Onboarding to join our Procurement Operations team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Vendor Management, SAP MM, SaaS-based Procurement Platforms, MS Office, reporting, and stakeholder coordination. The role will be responsible for managing end-to-end vendor onboarding activities, coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders, ensuring compliance, and driving process efficiency through data analysis and reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
Vendor Onboarding & Management
. Manage end-to-end vendor onboarding processes, including document
collection, verification, due diligence, and system registration.
. Coordinate with vendors through calls, emails, and meetings to ensure timely
completion of onboarding requirements.
. Ensure vendor master data accuracy and compliance with organizational
policies.
. Support vendor lifecycle management activities, including updates and
maintenance of vendor records.
SAP & Procurement Operations:
. Work extensively on SAP MM and SaaS-based procurement platforms for vendor
onboarding and master data management.
. Coordinate between procurement, finance, compliance, and business teams to
facilitate smooth onboarding.
. Resolve onboarding-related issues and provide operational support to
stakeholders.
Dashboard & Reporting
. Develop and maintain management dashboards, MIS reports, and performance
trackers using MS Excel and other reporting tools.
. Analyze onboarding metrics and generate actionable insights for management.
. Monitor onboarding turnaround times and identify opportunities for process
improvement.
Stakeholder Management
. Collaborate with internal business stakeholders to understand onboarding
requirements and provide timely support.
. Maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal teams.
. Ensure effective communication and follow-up with all stakeholders to achieve
onboarding targets.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
. Graduate/Postgraduate in Business Administration, Commerce, Supply Chain
Management, or related field.
. Minimum 2+ years of experience in Vendor Onboarding, Procurement
Operations, Supplier Management, or SAP MM.
. Hands-on experience with SAP MM and SaaS Procurement Platforms.
. Strong proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting
tools.
. Experience in dashboard development, MIS reporting, and data analysis.
Key Skills:
. Vendor Onboarding & Supplier Management
. SAP MM
. SaaS Procurement Platforms
. Advanced MS Excel & MS Office
. Dashboard Development & Reporting
. Vendor Communication & Coordination
. Stakeholder Management
. Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
. Process Improvement
. Time Management & Multitasking
Competencies:
. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
. Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
. Results-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
. Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
. High attention to detail and commitment to process compliance.
Preferred Experience
. Experience working in procurement shared services or vendor master
management environments.
. Exposure to compliance, audit, and supplier due diligence processes.
. Knowledge of procurement-to-pay (P2P) processes and vendor governance
frameworks.
