Specialist - GBS Procurement

Overview

Specialist in GBS Procurement based in Chennai, India, processing purchase orders quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment and supporting stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Issue purchase orders to vendors on time, follow up for order confirmation and coordinate on-time payment to suppliers
• Coordinate with vendors on actual delivery status of material
• Complete the Open Purchase Order Report and Shortage Report on time for review
• Execute core procurement processes efficiently and accurately for assigned products
• Meet or exceed service levels and inventory targets for assigned products, validated through procurement metrics
• Coordinate with internal business partners (requestors) and suppliers on purchase order changes
• Select suppliers for new orders in accordance with approved purchasing strategies
• Manage the supplier database
• Identify, recommend and implement operational efficiencies to drive continuous improvement in procurement processes
• Perform root cause analysis to expedite resolution of service issues
• Prepare customized reports to analyze and incorporate process improvements

What you'll need

• Typically a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Typically a minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience
• Experience in order processing, supply chain management, order management, and procurement end to end (preferred)
• Mandatory knowledge of computer software applications, MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint (PF)
• Mandatory excellent communication skills

Nice to have

• Knowledge of ERP, preferably BAAN
• Experience in the manufacturing industry, preferably electronics
• Knowledge of MS Office and MS Outlook
• Good analytical skills

Details

• Location: Chennai, India
• Job category: Global Procurement & Supply Chain