Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Buying Operations

- Manage medium to high-value purchase orders for goods and services.
- Ensure accurate and timely execution of purchase order processes.
- Support day-to-day operations of the Buying team and ensure adherence to agreed SLAs.
- Coordinate with the sourcing team on procurement requirements and purchase order-related activities.
- Ensure procurement activities are aligned with organizational policies, procedures, and approval processes.

Supplier & Vendor Management

- Manage supplier-related queries and coordinate with vendors for timely resolution.
- Facilitate supplier setup within procurement systems.
- Support end-to-end vendor onboarding and ensure required documentation is completed accurately.
- Maintain effective supplier relationships to ensure procurement continuity and service quality.
- Act as a liaison between suppliers and internal business units for procurement-related matters.

Compliance & Risk Management

- Ensure adherence to procurement policies, risk management guidelines, and compliance requirements.
- Support initiatives aimed at mitigating supplier and procurement-related risks.
- Ensure procurement transactions comply with applicable taxation and regulatory requirements, including GST and SEZ regulations.
- Maintain accurate procurement and supplier records to support audit and compliance requirements.





Finance & Invoice Management

- Collaborate with Finance teams on invoice reconciliation and payment processing.
- Resolve discrepancies between purchase orders, invoices, and supplier information.
- Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of payment-related issues.

Team Support & Knowledge Sharing

- Provide training and guidance to current team members on buying processes and critical procurement categories.
- Support team members in resolving complex supplier and stakeholder issues.
- Share process knowledge and best practices with the Buying team.
- Work under management guidance to optimize buying operations and service delivery.

Process Improvement & Automation

- Identify opportunities to improve procurement and buying processes.
- Recommend process standardization and automation opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
- Support implementation of process improvement initiatives.
- Identify recurring issues and contribute to developing sustainable solutions.

Data & Documentation Management

- Maintain supplier databases and procurement records.
- Ensure supplier and transactional data is accurate, complete, and up to date.
- Maintain consistency across procurement systems and supporting documentation.

📌 Specialist - Supply Chain Management (India)
🏢 Saaki Argus And Averil Consulting
📍 India