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Purchase Order Processing: Managing the end-to-end purchase order process, including requisition review, approval workflow, and timely placement of purchase orders to meet operational needs.
Utilize e-procurement platforms (e.g Coupa, Ariba), ERP systems, and other digital tools to expedite requisitions, purchase orders, and invoice processing.
Purchase Requisition Handling: Managing the intake and processing of purchase requisitions, ensuring accuracy and completeness before initiating the procurement process.
Order Fulfillment Oversight: Monitoring and coordinating the fulfillment of purchase orders, tracking delivery schedules (if needed), and resolving any operational issues to ensure timely receipt of goods and services.
Compliance Monitoring: Monitor and enforce compliance with Procurement policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Work closely with internal stakeholders to align and execute procurement activities
Invoice discrepancy handling: Responsible for handling the Invoice disputes and ensuring on- time payment in collaboration with Finance Team
Query Management: Handle and resolve procurement-related queries from internal stakeholders, vendors, and other relevant parties in a timely and efficient manner.
·Bid management/Negotiation: Within agreed scope, negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to achieve favorable pricing, payment terms, and service level agreements.
At all-times contribute towards ensuring Procurement Operations’ position as a central service function in Novonesis
Educational:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
Experience:
A minimum of 4 - 7 years of experience in Procurement operations
Domain/Functional knowledge:
Procure-to-Pay Processes: Demonstrate good knowledge of procure-to-pay processes to ensure seamless transactions and compliance throughout the procurement lifecycle.
Proficiency in using Digital platforms/tools: Demonstrated experience and proficiency in using Coupa or similar e-procurement platforms to manage procurement activities, including purchase requisitions, and purchase order management.
ERP System Knowledge: Strong understanding of SAP ERP system, particularly in relation to procurement modules, vendor management, and procurement data extraction for reporting and analysis.
Procurement Operations Coordination: Ability to effectively coordinate and manage end-to-end procurement operations, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
Vendor Relationship Management: Demonstrated ability to engage with vendors, negotiate contracts, and maintain positive vendor relationships while ensuring alignment with organizational procurement objectives.
Basic understanding and interpreting procurement-related data and utilizing data analytics tools to provide insights for cost optimization and process improvement.
Reporting skills with proficiency in Excel and MS Office tools
Basic understanding of and accounting and finance processes
Preferred:
Knowledge of Tactical/Strategic Sourcing
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and cross-functional teams.
Collaborative, curious, entrepreneurial mindset and a positive can-do attitude
Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities to address operational challenges and optimize procurement processes.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced operational environment.
Ability/Aptitude to learn new digital tools to enhance ways of working.
Good Verbal and written English
Exposure to/Experience in supporting cross functional projects.
Exemplary personal and professional integrity
Business outcome focused and flexible (i.e., working in shifts)
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