Responsibilities:
Sourcing and Vendor Management:
- Identify and evaluate potential suppliers/vendors based on quality cost delivery and reliability criteria.
- Negotiate pricing terms and contracts with suppliers to secure favorable agreements and optimize procurement costs.
- Maintain relationships with existing suppliers and assess their performance regularly to ensure compliance with service level agreements.
Purchase Order Processing:
- Generate purchase orders in SAP system based on requisitions ensuring accuracy and completeness of order details.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders such as department heads and project managers to understand procurement needs and timelines.
- Monitor purchase orders through the procurement lifecycle from creation to receipt of goods/services resolving any issues or discrepancies as they arise.
Inventory Control and Management:
- Maintain accurate inventory records in SAP including stock levels movement and replenishment schedules.
- Implement inventory optimization strategies to minimize excess inventory and stockouts while maximizing inventory turnover.
- Conduct periodic inventory audits to reconcile physical inventory with system records and address any discrepancies.
SAP System Administration:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for SAP procurement modules providing user support training and troubleshooting assistance as needed.
- Collaborate with IT and SAP support teams to implement system enhancements updates and configurations to meet evolving business requirements.
- Ensure compliance with SAP best practices security protocols and data integrity standards within the procurement function.
Process Improvement and Optimization:
- Analyze procurement processes and workflows to identify opportunities for efficiency gains and cost savings.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives such as standardization of procurement procedures and automation of manual tasks to streamline operations.
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to procurement performance such as procurement cycle time cost savings and supplier performance metrics.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration or related field.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in procurement or purchasing roles with a focus on SAP procurement modules (e.g. SAP MM SAP SRM).
- Proficiency in SAP software particularly in procurementrelated modules with the ability to navigate and utilize system functionalities effectively.
- Strong negotiation skills and vendor management capabilities with a track record of achieving cost savings and favorable contract terms.
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to interpret data and generate insights to drive decisionmaking.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate crossfunctionally and interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
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