Procurement Professional

Introduction

Your Role And Responsibilities

• Good communication skills with the ability to interact, convey, convince and understand depending on the requirement.
• Review requisition requirements
• Recognize Non-Catalog Purchases that should be directed to a Catalog Solution
• Work efficiently with requester/client for additional information or any questions
• Negotiate cost savings and terms when applicable (non-contracted sources)
• Understand relationships between contracts and can decipher details from contracts.
• Procurement of low dollar purchases services (including source identification as needed)
• Price and delivery Confirmation
• PO Order failures receipt Confirmation
• Working knowledge of ERP Tools supporting Procurement
• Knowledge of all client specific processes and procedures
• Complete Customer requests for set up of new suppliers including providing applicable information
• Interface with clients and suppliers on supplier and payment issues in conjunction with tactical commodity manager
• Maintain all relevant supplier documentation
• Proficient with reporting/MS Excel to be able to maintain account specific reports and team trackers.
• Ensure Audit readiness of all purchasing documents
• Work with Stakeholders and Management efficiently
• Positive Attitude, Planning, Curiosity, Self-discipline, flexible to work for any time zones - APAC/EU/US
  

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Basic Understanding of Procurement Principles
• Familiarity with the procurement process: request for quotation (RFQ), purchase orders, and supplier selection.
• Awareness of the role procurement plays in supply chain and business operations.
• Ability to clearly and professionally communicate with suppliers and internal teams (e.g., via email, meetings).
• Good listening skills to understand procurement needs and supplier responses.
• Attention to detail when handling pricing, terms, and supplier data.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams (finance, operations, logistics).
• Understanding the importance of fairness, transparency, and confidentiality in procurement.
• Microsoft Office Proficiency - Excel: sorting data, using basic formulas (SUM, VLOOKUP), creating tables
  

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Familiarity with ERP/Procurement Systems (Even basic exposure is a plus)
• Willingness and ability to learn procurement systems quickly.
• Knowledge of Procurement Terminology - Basic terms like RFQ, RFP, PO, invoice, lead time, MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity), T&C (Terms & Conditions)