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Title

Procurement Associate, Direct Procurement Operation

Generic Job description

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Procurement Associate to join our Direct Procurement Operations team in Bengaluru, India. The primary responsibilities include managing end-to-end purchase orders, resolving queries and invoices, and providing finance support. Additionally, the role involves monitoring supplier performance, ensuring master data quality, and optimizing processes.

A proactive individual with strong analytical skills and systems knowledge, who can quickly learn and adapt to new systems, and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment, is essential.

Tasks and responsibilities

Responsible for Direct Procurement Operations’ key activities in Novonesis:

Purchase Order Management and maintenance:

• Manage the complete purchase order process for raw materials, ensuring timely and accurate procurement.

• Create and manage purchase orders for raw materials (“call off”), ensuring accuracy and timely processing.

• Coordinate with suppliers to confirm order details and delivery schedules

Invoice discrepancy handling:

• Responsible for handling the Invoice disputes and ensuring on- time payment in collaboration with Finance Team

Master Data Quality

• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of procurement-related master data
• Support data quality checks and audits to maintain high data standards

Query Management and Issue handling:

Handle queries and resolve any issues related to order discrepancies, delays, or quality concerns.

Reporting activities, to track and improve Operational KPIs and SLAs

Cross functional engagement, and Ad hoc assignments:

• Work closely with internal teams such as Procurement, Quality, and Finance to ensure seamless procurement operations.

• At all-times contribute towards ensuring Procurement Operations’ position as a central service function in Novonesis,

• Communication on several levels (externally and internally) should be driven by presence of mind and professionalism.

Reporting lines

Process Manager – Direct Procurement Operations

Education, Experience and Expertise Required

Educational:

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or related field.

Experience:

A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in purchasing Direct materials /Service function/P2P Function.

Domain/Functional knowledge:

• Proficiency in Progen-ERP system

• Knowledge of SAP R3 and SAP MM is a prerequisite.

• Working knowledge of SAP S4Hana and Quality systems is preferable

• Strong understanding of end-to-end procure-to-pay processes.

• Supplier Performance and relationship management skills

• Proficiency in Excel and other MS Office tools like SharePoint

• Reporting skills

• Working knowledge of eSourcing tools like Ariba, Scanmarket is preferable.

Preferred:

• Basic understanding of and accounting and finance processes
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Good Verbal and written English
• Exposure to/Experience in supporting cross functional projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Exemplary personal and professional integrity
• Business outcome focused and flexible (i.e., working in shifts)

Other experience and specific personal qualifications can compensate for or replace some of the general requirements.

Preferably knowledge of quality systems, PC super user, knowledge of MS Office, SAP and accounting

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