Procurement Process Associate | 1 to 3 years | Chennai

Job Description

Supports experienced Sourcing Specialists. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity. Gains experience of the procurement process, commercial and contract management. Builds relationships with stakeholders involved in procurement activities. Supports local purchases within limited scope. Key focus area tactical purchasing.

Primary Skills

• Processing routine PR-PO (reviews Purchase Requisitions for compliance, releases completed Purchase Orders for approval)
• Monitoring preparation of purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and in line with organizational targets and requirements as well as Client quality requirements
• Responsible for first line helpdesk support for stakeholders and suppliers, escalates queries to senior team members if necessary
• Works with ticketing tool & contact external suppliers via email and by phone
• Answers user queries regarding procurement process via ticketing tool or via phone
• Handles administrative duties relating to purchases, including tracking orders and ensuring records are kept up to date
• Ensures compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures
• Delivers a high quality, professional and proactive day to day service to the Client in accordance with agreed SLAs/KPIs
• Upper-intermediate English (B2)
• Ability to work well with the team and stakeholders
• Ability to manage priorities, deadlines and tasks in order to accomplish goals
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Customer Service skills and client-focus attitude
• Attention to details, analytical skills and problem-solving skills
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, such as Excel
• Energetic and willing to learn