Associate - Procurement Operations

At Bayer we re visionaries driven to solve the world s toughest challenges and striving for a world where Health for all Hunger for none is no longer a dream but a real possibility We re doing it with energy curiosity and sheer dedication always learning from unique perspectives of those around us expanding our thinking growing our capabilities and redefining impossible There are so many reasons to join us If you re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference there s only one choice Associate - Procurement Operations JOB PURPOSE Associate in the Source-to-Pay S2P - Procurement Team is part of the department in the Service Center that focuses on record troubleshoot verification and execution of transactions on Operational Procurement S2P Procurement Management according to process documentation YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES To complete the Procurement Activities related to PO creation as per agreed SLA Timely and accurate processing of general Source-2-Pay transactions according to process documentation Support various procurement and sourcing projects operational processes Create and maintain system parameters to ensure visibility of Operational Procurement based on system search functionalities Support and follow up on issues within Operational Procurement workflow system Responsible for performing standard procurement activities and clarifying operational issues Create release purchase orders Channel demands through preferred supplier contracts and catalogues Contribute to process improvements Comply with procurement standards policies and procedures Guide business and procurement operations end2end with system and process handling Communication and collaboration with Content Management and other stakeholders Perform controls according to process design Act as a country subject matter expert Contribute to process improvements Perform controls according to process design Comply with procurement standards policies and procedures This position has high level of interactions and therefore we look for a candidate with excellent communication skills and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment as he she will act as interface between internal customer and the Back Office Organization Furthermore this position requires good planning and prioritizing to meet commitments aligned with the Source to Pay goals WHO YOU ARE B Com M Com MBA Demonstrated experience in Procurement and or Source to Pay of a minimum of 1 year Solid analytical and PC skills are required MS Office Excel user Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required when dealing with customers colleagues and management Ability to work under pressure with high flexibility in changing environments Analytic problem-solving Customer oriented mindset Advance in English language skill SAP Ariba Smart Buy experience is a plus Ever feel burnt out by bureaucracy Us too That s why we re changing the way we work- for higher productivity faster innovation and better results We call it Dynamic Shared Ownership DSO Learn more about what DSO will mean for you in your new role here Bayer does not charge any fees whatsoever for recruitment process Please do not entertain such demand for payment by any individuals entities in connection with recruitment with any Bayer Group entity ies worldwide under any pretext Please don t rely upon any unsolicited email from email addresses not ending with domain name bayer com or job advertisements referring you to an email address that does not end with bayer com YOUR APPLICATION Bayer is an equal opportunity employer that strongly values fairness and respect at work We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race religion gender age physical characteristics disability sexual orientation etc We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination Location India Karnataka Bangalore Division Enabling Functions Reference Code 848405 Contact Us 022-25311234