Procurement Associate

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We are seeking a motivated and experienced Procurement Associate to join our Indirect Procurement Operations team in Bengaluru, India. The Procurement Specialist will be a key individual contributor, responsible for driving/supporting realization/execution of Global Indirect Procurement’s strategies and policies, including driving operational efficiency and cost optimization within the specified procurement scope.

On a high level, the position holder has the responsibility for:

- **Operational Execution**:Execute and oversee the end-to-end procurement process for indirect categories, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.
- **Procurement and Vendor Management**:Identifying potential suppliers and conducting RFQ processes
- **Stakeholder engagement**: Collaborating with key stakeholders to understand their procurement requirements, provide procurement support, and to manage & communicate updates on procurement activitie
- **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.

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 1 - 3 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.
- 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

**Preferred**:

- **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)

Novonesis is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expres