Procurement Associate

Associate - Procurement

Roles & Responsibilities

• Implement the strategy for procurement along with Finance Director.
• Supporting Associates/Employees to procure the requirements.
• Maintain Vendor Data Base Geography wise.
• Inspect the credentials and Quality of Vendors.
• Responsible for reconciliation of each Procurements.
• Raising the payment requests with supporting documents.
• Understanding the scope of work and payment terms on each project.
• Raise the payments with available project Finance/Budget clarity.
• Raise the payments and do the procurements based on the approved procurement sheet and budget.
• Closeout the projects with Reconciliation statement.
• Work closely with accountant through the processes to verify the Raised payments.
• Work closely with Admin for vendor MoU, work order, and payment order.
• Liaison with Projects, Education and Community for Daily operations follow up.
• Liaison with admin for permission letters and compliance documents.
• Liaison with communication for project data and M & E Process.
• Liaison with finance for financial documents.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Procurement Associate at our Chennai location. The Procurement Associate will be responsible for handling daily purchasing activities, including creating and managing purchase orders, vendor communication, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. The role requires collaboration with internal teams, negotiation with suppliers, and maintaining accurate records for procurement processes. Analytical thinking and effective communication will be crucial for evaluating supplier performance and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services within allocated budgets.

Qualification Required:

• 2-3 years experience.

• Preferred background – Under graduates/Postgraduates in Master of social work, Sociology, Public Administration, Development studies or other related fields.

Location: Chennai

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