Senior Associate - Indirect Procurement

Inviting applications for the role of Senior Associate, Indirect Procurement

In this role, the candidate needs to s upport 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