Procurement Contractor

Procurement Contractor

We are looking for a Contractor who has experience in Tactical Purchasing to join our procurement team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the end-to-end (E2E) purchasing process for prototype parts and materials. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. You will be based in Chakan, India.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Development and Technology Team in low and medium complexity procurement activities.
• Manage the procurement activities with PR with the reference of technical services components in their assortment.
• Manage Purchase Orders based on business need in line with supplier management strategies.
• Follow up PO confirmations
• Expedite and follow up shipments based on business needs.
• Follow up Goods receipt not invoiced activities
• Follow up Invoiced but not Received activities
• Manage the VIM (vendor invoice management) workflow for invoice clearing
• Manage sourcing event in Ariba and consolidate quotations received from suppliers involved in the tender process.
• Drive compliance to category strategy, supplier base plan, supplier management processes, contracts, and best practices.
• Develops and maintains strong stakeholder management relationships. Communicates results and acts as a proactive Business Partner.
• Works according to good practices and facilitate networking on site.
• Support continuous improvements of procedures and tools. (Standardization, simplification, and automation)

Requirements

• Master?s or bachelor?s degree in either of the following subjects: Economics OR Technologies OR Engineering
• Ability to respond quickly to urgent cases
• Experience in handling large volume of cases
• Fluency in English
• Able to drive change
• Communicative and Open minded
• Approx. 1-3 years of experience in supplier base management and/or sourcing & contracting, and/or purchase to invoice activities and process flow
• Strong influencing and business partnering skills
• Proven data management and analytical skills, advanced Excel knowledge is considered as an advantage
• Ariba knowledge is considered as a plus.
• SSC and Manufacturing background is considered as an advantage

Work Arrangements

• Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India (based in Chakan, India)
• Type: Contract
• Remote work arrangement: Not specified
• No specific shift timings or night shift hours mentioned
• No office visit requirements mentioned
• No travel requirements mentioned

What We Offer

• A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
• A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
• An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
• Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements