Operational Buyer Indirect Procurement, level II

Job Description

Procurement & P2P Expertise Review and validate Purchase Requisitions for indirect products/services and CAPEX (where relevant) across multiple sites Manage competitive bid processes in line with applicable policies and execute RFx market interventions Support Strategic Buyers in negotiating low-value contracts with suppliers Ensure contracts and Purchase Orders are assigned to relevant preferred suppliers wherever possible Place Purchase Orders, obtain order confirmations, and expedite orders to ensure on-time delivery Data & Systems Management Maintain relevant data fields in SAP (e.g., delivery dates, supplier confirmations) Utilize SAP MM, SAP Ariba, and other ERP procurement systems effectively Promote the use of e-catalogues (Ariba) and other approved automated buying channels Support automation initiatives within PR and PO processes Supplier & Stakeholder Management Manage non-conformance, rejections, and returns with suppliers in collaboration with Quality Assurance and Quality Control Monitor and track supplier performance, escalating issues to Strategic Buyers and Category Managers Respond to Accounts Payable enquiries and resolve invoice/GRIR queries promptly Collaborate with global procurement teams to ensure compliance with group strategies Additional Responsibilities Perform other duties as assigned to support procurement operations and continuous improvement initiatives What We Are Looking For Strong understanding of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes including PR, PO, invoicing, and GRIR Experience in indirect procurement and CAPEX purchasing Hands-on experience with SAP MM, SAP Ariba, or similar ERP procurement systems Familiarity with e-catalogues and automated buying channels Strong compliance mindset and ability to support global procurement strategies 3–5 years of experience in procurement

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