PD - Direct Procurement - PO Processing

Inviting applications for the role of Direct Procurement Analyst, Process Developer

The Direct Procurement Associate is responsible for working closely with our vendor partners and our customers in ensuring that all purchase orders are processed in a timely manner and billed correctly to client . This role is a buyer on the Drop Ship team who buys products for specific lines, providing product requirement guidance to Sales, and follows through with the fulfillment of each purchase

Responsibilities

Qualify or reject purchase orders with detailed directions.

Establish and maintain internal and external partner relationships.

Collaborate with partners and Sales to modify purchase orders to meet customer needs promptly.

Explain key internal processes to vendor partners and Account Managers.

Update the status of aging purchase orders and follow up with partners on scheduled shipments.

Maintain part number information within client database, updating pricing and product line instructions for Sales.

Ensure the flow of information from partners to client.

Follow established procedures for daily work requirements and responsibilities.

Utilize new process improvement resources.

Stay current on departmental policies and product lines to ensure correct processing of drop ship purchase orders.

Work with management on approving exceptions outside departmental guidelines.

Seek assistance from Senior Specialist and Supervisor to resolve complex issues.

Review and analyse purchase orders for assigned product lines

Proactively work on issues causing purchase order placement delays and support additional information collection.

Communicate to Order Management or Master Data Teams regarding Item Master issues.

Qualifications we seek in you!

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

Any graduate

Industry Experience - Services or hi-tech industry

Excellent experiencein Procurement Management

Process / Domain Experience :

Procurement Management

Coordination with Logistics / Supply chain teams

Knowledge on end-to-end Procurement and AP process, PR and PO creation, vendor master management, goods receipting, procurement, related hold resolution, invoice processing, issue and hold resolution, vendor query management and AP related reconciliation activities.

Should have basic understanding of End-to-End Sourcing & Procurement processes & its implications.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all stakeholders.

Excellent organizational and creative problem-solving skills.

Demonstrated resourcefulness with critical attention to details.

History of balancing competing priorities with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business while

meeting deadlines.

Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new systems and processes and put them into practical use.

Diploma / Post Graduation in International supply chain management / Sourcing Management

Excellent Written & Verbal Communication - CEFR Level - B1 or B2

Service Now, Oracle, SAP, knowledge and experience would be an added advantage