Job Description

Job Overview:

The Associate Procurement Specialist utilizes existing Procurement procedures, and training, and is supported by senior team members and leaders to transact routine or standard sourcing and buying tasks. They receive instruction, guidance, and direction from others within the team, and they will leverage their conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures related to Procurement and Supply Chain. The Associate Procurement Specialist will have the authority to transact low-value commitments on behalf of the company.

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Responsible for basic purchasing of Corporate (indirect) materials and services at the best cost to MDR using procurement processes that maintain consistency with schedule requirements
Develop relationships with suppliers
Having knowledge of Terms and Conditions of Purchase and apply these T&C;’s
Selection of potential suppliers, preparation and obtaining approval of bidder’s lists
Preparation of inquiries and obtaining of quotations




Prepare and discuss commercial minutes of meetings with suppliers
Reviewing the technical evaluation with the concerned technical expert / User
Negotiations with potential suppliers
Organize and lead meetings with (potential) suppliers
Prepare commercial bid tabulations and obtain approval
Place and administer purchase orders and purchase order supplements
Maintain knowledge of the international market
Support finance to facilitate supplier’s payment

COMODITY/SERVICES HANDLED

IT Procurement (Hardware/ Software)
Corporate Facility procurement
Frame Agreements (IT/ Facility / Hotels/ Travel/ Training/ HSE/ Consulting)
Stationary (Amazon/ Third Party)
Corp Merchandise (including Branded Goods, Gifts etc.)
Total approximate annual spent: > 10 MUSD

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education:

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Commerce or related field
3-5 years of indirect procurement experience
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📌 Associate Procurement Specialist (Gurugram)
🏢 McDermott International
📍 Gurugram