Senior Procurement Operations Specialist

2 - 5 years

3 - 5 Lacs

Posted:1 week ago| Platform: Naukri logo

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Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the onboarding of suppliers to the Ariba Business Network, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timely activation.
  • Utilize advanced data analysis to identify and execute catalog enablement opportunities, collaborating closely with category managers and regional leads.
  • Take ownership of supplier engagement, guiding them through the process of uploading, updating, and maintaining product/service catalogs.
  • Arrange Punchout integrations kick-off calls with the supplier and the business, and conduct end-to-end (E2E) testing to go live with punchout catalogs.
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for complex Ariba-related queries, providing expert-level support and troubleshooting to both suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  • Monitor and report on supplier enablement progress, maintaining comprehensive and accurate records.
  • Navigate and resolve complexities, demonstrating critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Proactively drive process improvements and lead cross-functional initiatives to ensure alignment with procurement policies and system requirements.
  • Oversee testing and validation of supplier integrations and catalog updates.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Demonstrable, in-depth understanding of procurement processes and supplier management.
  • Proven experience and expertise with SAP Ariba Buying and the Ariba Business Network.
  • Strong leadership skills, with the ability to take initiative and drive projects independently.
  • Advanced communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of successful supplier engagement.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, organizational, and time management abilities.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other productivity tools.
  • Knowledge and experience in developing and executing a wave plan for supplier onboarding and catalog enablement.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA).
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic environment.

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