Specialist - GBS Procurement

Overview

Specialist in GBS Procurement based in Chennai, responsible for processing purchase orders quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment while meeting service and performance targets.

What you'll do

• Issue POs to vendors, 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 for analyzing and incorporating process improvements
• Possibly include shortage/excess escalation management, coordinate and follow through on urgent receipts, past dues management and receiving challenge resolution

What you'll need

• Experience in order processing, supply chain management, order management, end-to-end procurement and other SCM activities
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience
• Knowledge of ERP
• Excellent communication skills (mandatory)
• Good analytical skills (mandatory)
• Knowledge of computer software applications, MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint (mandatory)
• Knowledge of MS Office and MS Outlook

Nice to have

• Experience in manufacturing or a relevant industry, preferably electronics

Details

• Location: Chennai, India
• Shift: 5pm to 2am