Specialist - Procurement

About This Role

The Procurement Specialist will demonstrate innovation and intuition in identifying areas for operational adaptation and improvement. This role involves active use of the internet and online applications, handling requisition to purchase order management, and resolving queries for internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Manage requisition to purchase order (PO) processes
• Understand PR to PO creation, PO amendments, and helpdesk query resolution
• Validate, review quotes, and supporting documentation attached in purchase requisitions
• Perform compliance checks and create purchase orders in the relevant system
• Resolve queries related to vendor PO amendments, training, and finding the right approver
• Effectively manage internal and external customer queries related to purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and invoice submission received via email, phone, MS Teams, or Liveagent
• Follow up with suppliers and internal stakeholders on actions related to supplier enablement or procurement operations via a helpdesk ticketing system
• Work with end users, Accounts Payable, Sourcing & Procurement, and Master Data teams to resolve issues and process requests
• Perform all duties within assigned timelines and effectively communicate progress of assigned tasks
• Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance, and work towards continuous improvements
• Supervise and mentor purchasing staff or buyers, including workload distribution, training, and performance management
• Generate procurement reports, analyze spending data, and identify cost-saving opportunities or improvements to the procurement workflow
• Ensure all procurement activities adhere to internal procurement policies, SOPs, and legal standards
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready records of contracts and POs

Requirements

• Degree in Science
• B.Com Graduate
• MCom

Nice to have:

• MBA Finance preferred
• Relevant years of experience
• Good communication skills and the ability to engage customers in significant discussions
• Basic understanding of the planning-procurement/purchasing process in the manufacturing industry
• Experience in handling planning and procurement of direct materials
• Strong team player and team managing skills
• Proficient in MS Office applications, especially MS Excel
• Lean Trained & Tested preferred
• Scope for working under various ERP Packages (SAP, SAP Hana, ServiceNow, or any Helpdesk ticketing solution)

Benefits