The Procurement Associate will support the procurement team in acquiring goods and services needed for the organization to operate efficiently. He/She will maintain a smooth and cost-effective procurement process, contributing to the overall success of the organization

 

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the accurate and real-time execution of tasks related to the process/es they are responsible for, including the recording of information and report generation in the designated forms and platforms (e.g. SAP)

• Integrate with other parties/ functions whose processes are interfaced with their processes (to enable alignment, efficient flow of the process, and effective implementation of controls)

          Purchasing Info Record

• Input the negotiated and agreed-upon terms into the SAP system to create the Purchasing Info Record

• Ensure the accuracy of data entered, including material specifications, pricing details, tax code and supplier information

• Regularly update the Purchasing Info Record to reflect any changes in supplier details, pricing, or other relevant information

          Requisitioning

• Assist in sourcing activities in Ivalua such as Request for Quotations (RFQs)

• Consolidate additional specifications in the text field in SAP

• Participate in the evaluation of bids/ proposals from vendors

• Awards supplier

          Procurement

• Update the Purchase Requisition with the awarded supplier in SAP

• Generate and process purchase orders based on approved requisitions

• Revise the purchase order (PO) in case of rejection, enabling the initiation of the PO approval process once again within SAP

• Requests approval for a reconsideration if the delivered materials fail to meet the QA inspection criteria

          Supplier Evaluation & Performance Monitoring

• Conduct evaluations based on the established criteria on a scheduled basis

• Assign scores or ratings to suppliers based on their performance against the defined criteria.

• Utilize SAP reporting tools to generate supplier evaluation reports

• Analyze evaluation results and provide recommendations for improvements or changes in the supplier base

• Communicate evaluation results to vendors and inform the relevant stakeholders

          Inbound Delivery

• Creates Inbound Delivery for all items for pick up in SAP (if applicable)

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a business-related course

Experience:

• With at least 3 – 5 years experience in procurement, preferably in feed mill operation

Other Requirements:

• Working knowledge in procurement procedures, logistics, and inventory management

• Knowledge in feed mill operations

• Buying and negotiation skills

• Planning, analysis, and good judgment skills

• Strong interpersonal relationship skills

• High sense of urgency

• Integrity and common sense

 

Project based, Fixed Term with 1 year contract. 4 Days onsite with 1 day WFH schedule.

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