3 Purchasing Tools Jobs

Work Your Magic with us! Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more We know youve got big plans so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich peoples lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That&aposs why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us. The Global Purchasing Business Process Manager, P2O is responsible for driving excellence in procurement processes by designing, optimizing, and standardizing end-to-end purchasing workflows across the organization. The BPE collaborates with cross-functional teams, business units, and system owners to ensure efficient, compliant, and digitally enabled procurement operations. This role can be based in either of our GES Hubs, Bangalore India, Manila Philippines or Wroclaw Poland, and it will be reporting to the Global Process Owner, Source to Order. Your Role Process Design & Optimization Analyze current-state purchasing processes (e.g., PR to PO, goods receipt, invoice matching) to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and compliance risks Design and implement optimized to-be process flows, controls, and documentation Support ERP-related process changes and integration with tools like Ariba, Fieldglass, and GTS Governance & Compliance Maintain global standard operating procedures (SOPs), process maps, and work instructions Ensure alignment with internal control frameworks and audit requirements (e.g., SOX) Establish process governance and change control mechanisms Tool Management & Optimization Manage Purchasing Tools: Ensure optimal functionality and utilization of purchasing systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, Oracle, etc) for purchasing activities. Tool Optimization: Lead initiatives to enhance system efficiency, implement new functionalities, and integrate purchasing tools with other enterprise systems. Provide training and support to purchasing teams on the effective use of tools to maximize efficiency and compliance. Work with IT and system vendors to troubleshoot, update, and enhance purchasing platforms and tools as necessary. Monitor tool performance, address issues, and drive automation to improve purchasing and procurement outcomes. Policy Development & Enforcement Develop and update purchasing policies to reflect industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and organizational goals. Communicate and train relevant teams on policy changes, ensuring widespread adoption and adherence. Facilitate governance committees to review, approve, and enforce purchasing strategies, ensuring they align with the organization&aposs goals. Data & Performance Analytics Track, analyze, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of purchasing processes, tools, and governance (e.g. purchasing cycle time, purchase requisition/order quality, catalog coverage). Leverage data insights to make informed decisions and provide recommendations for continuous improvement. Develop and maintain dashboards and reports in collaboration with IT and analytics teams to monitor purchasing performance. Training & Stakeholder Engagement Act as a subject matter expert (SME) on purchasing processes, tools, and governance frameworks, providing guidance and support to operational purchasing teams and stakeholders. Conduct regular training sessions to improve team proficiency in governance, compliance, and tool optimization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth process transitions and the integration of purchasing tools. Project Management Lead and support purchasing-related projects, ensuring project timelines, objectives, and deliverables are met. Coordinate across global and regional teams to align purchasing policies, processes, and governance frameworks. Manage change initiatives related to the implementation of new purchasing processes or systems. Who You Are Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field. A Masters degree or professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) is preferred. Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing operations, or process improvement Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and procurement tools (e.g., Ariba) Track record of delivering process optimization projects across regions or business units Proven track record in managing and optimizing purchasing tools and systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, Oracle). Experience working in large-scale purchasing operations or multinational organizations Deep knowledge of procurement systems, purchasing tools, and process automation. Experience in system integration, tool management, and driving tool-related enhancements. Proven expertise in process improvement, standardization, and governance frameworks. Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and risk management within purchasing. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams. Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment. Highly detail-oriented, proactive, and results-driven. What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. 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As a Productivity Buyer at Valeo, you will be responsible for defining and implementing technical/re-sourcing/logistics/VPS materials productivities and reservoir in line with budget requirements, in collaboration with the segment organization. You will support the commodity organization (Segment Leaders) to achieve the site negotiation objectives and drive MSC material productivity actions, ensuring alignment with budget timing. Additionally, you will monitor Supplier Relationships as the Key Account Purchasing (KAP) for specific suppliers and implement PG/PL Worldwide materials standards at the site(s). Collaboration is key in this role, as you will work closely with the site Purchasing manager and Segment Leaders to build up the site(s) budget and implement mitigation action plans at the site level. Ensuring coverage of logistics protocols for all bought out parts and strictly applying the V5000 Supplier Integration axis Standards will be crucial aspects of your responsibilities. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for this role include the Purchasing index, specific Purchasing Index for commodities under your scope, Supplier rationalization indicator, Productivity Reservoir, and Quality incidents. Joining Valeo means being part of one of the largest global innovative companies, with a team of over 20,000 engineers dedicated to Research & Development. You will thrive in a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration, with more than 100,000 colleagues across 31 countries offering ample opportunities for career growth. Valeo is highly committed to limiting its environmental impact, and as a company, it is ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development. If you are looking to contribute to reinventing mobility and shaping the future of automotive solutions, Valeo welcomes you to explore this exciting opportunity. For more information on Valeo, visit https://www.valeo.com.,

You are an experienced Deputy Purchase Manager responsible for managing procurement activities related to lithium-ion battery production. Your primary focus will be on sourcing materials both domestically and internationally, ensuring strategic sourcing, cost negotiation, vendor development, and timely coordination with production and R&D teams. Your key responsibilities will include planning and managing the purchase of materials according to production and R&D requirements, identifying and onboarding new vendors both in India and overseas, negotiating prices for cost-effective procurement, tracking orders and ensuring timely delivery, conducting market research and cost analysis, coordinating with warehouse/logistics for quality checks, maintaining procurement documentation, and being audit-ready. You will also be expected to report regularly to management, manage purchase budgets, and have a strong understanding of the lithium-ion battery industry. Proficiency in supply chain and procurement processes, Excel, and purchasing tools is essential, along with excellent negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills. A Bachelor's degree is required, while an MBA/PGDM is preferred. Your skills should include expertise in supply chain management, procurement, sheet metal parts, market research, negotiation, vendor management, cost analysis, purchasing tools, supply chain procedures, and familiarity with lithium-ion battery technology and inventories.,