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Procurement Execution: Conduct thorough compliance checks for purchase requests (PRs) across different value tiers, ensuring adherence to company standards and policies
Handle PRs and POs in procurement systems (eg Ariba, SAP), ensuring accuracy in terms of price, quantity, and terms (like incoterms) Assist in creating new vendors, updating vendor details, and managing vendors block/unblock requests, ensuring accurate and up-to- vendor data Operational Support: Provide support in various operational activities such as order status checks in SAP, PO reopening for necessary adjustments, and handling quotation requests to ensure the best supplier selection Approval Requests: Handle approval requests from procurement systems, including payment terms, new supplier requests, and advance payments, ensuring all procurement activities comply with company standards Strategic Sourcing: Drive strategic sourcing initiatives by identifying and selecting suppliers, negotiating terms and conditions, and ensuring alignment with business objectives Leverage market intelligence and data analytics to inform sourcing decisions and develop sourcing strategies that deliver value Supplier Selection and Negotiations: Challenge and select suppliers while negotiating better terms and conditions, particularly for higher-value items with the involvement of External Procurement Service Providers Contract Management: Support activities related to contracts, including amendments, extensions, and terminations, ensuring compliance and efficiency in the contracting process Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders Monitor supplier performance and address any issues or non-compliance Risk and Sustainability: Conduct supplier risk assessments and sustainability checks, ensuring suppliers align with company standards for financial stability, compliance, operational risks, and sustainability practices Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with stakeholders to understand and meet their procurement requirements effectively Provide administrative support, including handling queries about agreement content, stakeholder queries, and taxonomy guidance Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze procurement data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement Prepare and present regular reports on procurement activities, savings, and supplier performance Utilize procurement software and tools to enhance data accuracy and reporting capabilities Sourcing Adjacent: Support tail spends optimization and approvals, assist in system content maintenance, provide initial analysis and reporting, and handle supplier and stakeholder queries Digital & Analytical Capabilities: Use procurement platforms (SAP, Ariba) and analytical tools to vali data and prepare reports Stakeholder Management & Communication: Support collaboration with business requesters, country partners, and suppliers through clear and impactful communication KEY WORK RELATIONS: Internal: Coordination Manager, Procurement Operation Specialist, Country Partner, Global Operational Teams, Business Users, Requesters External: External Procurement Service Providers WHO YOU ARE: Language Proficiency: Native or fluent Turkish speaker with excellent communication skills in English Educational Background: Bachelors degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement operations or supply chain management with focus on strategic sourcing Technical Skills: Proficiency in procurement systems (eg SAP, Ariba) and Microsoft Office Suite Strategic Sourcing Experience: Demonstrated experience and knowledge in strategic sourcing, including supplier negotiations, market analysis, and sourcing strategy development Languages: Proficiency in English is required; other languages are an advantage Soft Skills: Effective communication and collaboration, problem-solving skills, analytical skills, attention to detail, and time management Other Skills: Accountability, stakeholder management, and decision-making abilities Bayer does not charge any fees whatsoever for recruitment process Please do not entertain such demand for payment by any individuals / entities in connection with recruitment with any Bayer Group entity(ies) worldwide under any pretext Please dont rely upon any unsolicited email from email addresses not ending with domain name or job advertisements referring you to an email address that does not end with YOUR APPLICATION Bayer is an equal opportunity employer that strongly values fairness and respect at work We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, age, physical characteristics, disability, sexual orientation etc We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination Location: India : Karnataka : Bangalore Division: Enabling Functions Reference Code: 857146 Contact Us 022-25311234
