Purchase Associate

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organisation reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.

With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.

Key Responsibilities :

User will be required to Assist with IT Sourcing (consultants and software)

• Creation and verifying work agreements and contracts
• ServiceNow purchase request handling
• Shopping Cart creations in SAP / S4HANA
• Purchase Order creation in SAP / S4HANA
• Creation of Goods Receive in SAP / S4HANA
• Meet and exceed KPIs by performing error free work
• Supporting and managing the key quality improvement initiatives within the team
• Accurate update of task status in Workflow tool
• Stakeholder Management with both internal and external customers (Project managers and Vendors) for smooth running of P2P operations
• Prompt and effective response to email system
• General reliability as a team member
• Provide suggestions for internal process improvements
• Handling day to day communication with stakeholders
• Provide suggestions to improve efficiencies
• Generate ideas for process improvements
• Internal contact with various departments Maersk Line Offices.
• Participate in internal team meetings and contribute with ideas
• Achieve productivity targets – so as to improve the overall performance of the team.

Education and Experience

2-3 years of Sourcing and Contract negotiations

2-3 Years of Purchase Order handling

2-3 years in creating management Reports relating to Procurement

General awareness of the practical side of Operations & Cost Management

Technical Skills :

Learning Description :

The key skills and competencies the incumbent should learn in this position.

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