Procurement Specialist

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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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