Roles & Responsibilities:
- Responsible for procurement of materials and services as per procurement guidance i.e. processing requisitions, placing purchase orders (POs), following up on PO responses with suppliers
- Performing bid evaluations and negotiating the best price with the supplier as well as ensuring timely delivery of the ordered materials and their compliance with the company’s quality plan.
- Perform cost-benefit analysis and benchmarking (including but not limited to prices, quality lead time), before making procurement decisions, to determine the most cost-effective options.
- Maintain proper records of all procurement transactions.
- Support budget holders and contract accountable managers with invoice verification.
- Closely work and support Category team(s) with the evaluation of reliability, materials quality and pricing as well as negotiation with potential suppliers.
- Proactively recommend and implement improvements to the existing P2P process and tools/ systems to improve efficiency and maximize automation.
- Ability to optimize sourcing, transportation, and distribution of materials.
- Collaborating with engineering and technical teams to define procurement requirements.
- Assessing risks related to procurement decisions (e.g., supply chain disruptions, geopolitical factors).
- Implementing risk mitigation strategies.
- Proficiency in using procurement software, data analytics tools, and automation platforms.
- Leveraging data to make informed decisions and improve efficiency.
Educational background and Experience:
- BS/MS in Finance/ Economics/ Business Administration/ Supply Chain
- At least 2 years of relevant work experience
- Experience in Logistics and Materials Management is a plus
Skills and Behaviors:
- Understanding of supply chain principles, logistics, and inventory management.
- Ability to resolve disputes between suppliers, end-users and other stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Mentally agile and ability to multi-task and manage tight deadlines
- Proven negotiating ability with high emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated business partnering skills with the ability to influence the organization
- Adaptability and agility to learn and contribute
- Good communication and presentation skill
