Indirect Procurement Buyer

Role & responsibilities

Role Overview:

The Indirect Procurement Buyer plays a vital role in managing the acquisition of nonproduct goods and services. This position ensures smooth procurement operations by collaborating with internal stakeholders and vendors, maintaining compliance, and optimizing purchasing processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and convert procurement requests into purchase orders efficiently.
• Troubleshoot and resolve payment related issues with vendors.
• Provide support for procurement inquiries from vendors, colleagues, and Commodity Specialist Managers.
• Conduct Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and compliance related tasks as required.
• Identify and share best practices to improve procurement processes and communication.
• Prioritize tasks dynamically while maintaining high service standards.
• Participate in regular team meetings and contribute to process improvement discussions.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of procurement experience, including purchase order creation, invoice resolution, purchase order modifications, and reporting.
• Proficiency in SAP ERP and SAP Ariba procurement functions
• Experience in Ariba indirect procurement is preferred.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in a similar role within procurement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Bachelors degree (minimum required).
• A customer centric mindset, ensuring smooth interactions and problem-solving.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced and deadline driven environment.
• French language certification is advantageous but not mandatory.