Key Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end Purchase Order (PO) lifecycle, including PO creation, releases, amendments, closures, and tracking.
- Handle RFQ activities, supplier follow-ups, and order execution to ensure timely procurement and delivery.
- Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve procurement, invoicing, delivery, and payment-related issues.
- Support day-to-day procurement operations while ensuring compliance with established policies, controls, and governance requirements.
- Work closely with Procurement, Supplier Management, Accounts Payable, and business stakeholders to support operational requirements.
- Monitor purchase orders, expedite critical requirements, and drive timely resolution of operational challenges.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to operational excellence initiatives.
Key Requirements
- Relevant experience in Order Management, Procurement Operations, Purchasing, Buying, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), or Supply Chain Operations.
- Solid hands-on experience managing the Purchase Order lifecycle, including PO creation, amendments, approvals, tracking, and closure activities.
- Experience handling RFQs, supplier coordination, procurement workflows, and order fulfillment activities.
- Hands-on experience with Coupa is highly preferred;
experience with SAP or other ERP/Procurement systems is advantageous.
- Proven experience working with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve procurement, invoice, and order-related issues.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and operational reporting.
- Experience working in a global/shared services or multinational environment is preferred.
- Candidates should be able to clearly articulate their day-to-day involvement in procurement systems, PO management, supplier interactions, and procurement processes during screening.
Essential Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree in management, Business, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related field
- Minimum 4-6 years years of Procurement Operations, Order Management, or Procure-to-Pay experience.
- Experience working with Coupa, SAP, Ariba, or similar procurement systems.
- Strong understanding of PO lifecycle management.
- Experience supporting invoice exception and payment resolution activities.
- Strong stakeholder and supplier management skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
📌 Buyer Senior Analyst & Order Management (Pune)
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