Procurement Excellence Associate

Job Description

Supports the delivery of procurement projects for defined solutions. Works on tasks / matters of limited complexity.ÃGains experience of the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes with guidance. Participates in meeting critical key measurement targets of the team.Collaborates with other team members in continuous improvement activities and initiatives focusing on delivering operational quality and efficiency.

Job Description - Grade Specific

Role Overview Develops understanding of procurement policies and processes Provides delivery support to agreed procurement related projects to meet their deliverable Initiates building relationships with stakeholders Has basic knowledge of the Stakeholder community within the work perimeter Maintains a proactive working attitude towards the Stakeholders / Client Understands the Procurement policy and processes Has basic knowledge about cross functional work Contributes to a positive and collaborative team culture Monitors process adherence across work perimeter and escalates as needed Identifies, reports and participates in process improvements implementationGeneral Responsibilities / Accountabilities Begins supporting the adoption of procurement solutions to ensure these are well-received by stakeholders Responsible for supporting project delivery outcomes as per agreed scope and objectives Handles basic procurement solution inquiries demonstrating professionalism, competence, and client-centricity Builds relationships with internal (within Procurement) and external Stakeholders to align them towards Procurement solution Responsible for following processes according to procedures or work instructions provided by the supervisor Supports adherence to the existing processes in accordance to the assigned remit (e.g., Value Growth, Compliance and Control, Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion, Operational Excellence) Helps the team to achieve common goals Is supportive of knowledge and best practice sharing Demonstrates basic knowledge of processes and procedures relevant to the function Acts to overall procurement policies and processes Continually strives to simplify, standardize and improve processes subject to approval of the senior professional Continually seeks out ways to improve Stakeholders / Client satisfaction