Senior Specialist

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s 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`s why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimageable with us.

Your role

• Responsible for managing the end-to-end Procure to Pay process, overseeing vendor performance and relationships, and ensuring full compliance with the organization's Purchasing Policy through effective controls and governance.
• Ensure on-time PR to PO conversion by leveraging a strong understanding of the Procure to Pay cycle, Order Management, RFQ process, and Supplier Management, while conducting cost analysis to support data-driven procurement decisions
• Follow up with vendors for timely order acknowledgement, expedite, de-expedite, cancellation, past due recovery dates and ensure timely system updates.
• Co-ordinate with suppliers and internal/external teams to ensure timely delivery of materials, processing of goods receipts and vendor payments
• Proactively lead problem solving initiatives in case of delayed deliveries, including root cause analysis for delays.
• Ensure to keep updated vendor material master.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with internal teams and external vendors.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality.
• Lead and complete at least two strategic procurement projects annually, collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with critical suppliers to ensure a reliable and strategic partnership.
• Proactively address issues, anticipate challenges, and implement solutions to ensure seamless collaboration with critical suppliers.
• Flexible for shift timings.

Who you are

• Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain or 8-10 years of work experience in planning, inventory, and/or purchasing with ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent analytical, business process analysis and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to read, follow, and understand standard operating procedures for P2P, with a willingness to learn and quickly adapt to new tasks
• Excellent and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a self-directed environment and effectively research problems using ERP systems
• Demonstrate customer focus and a commitment to quality by proactively addressing procurement issues, while exploring technology integration opportunities to enhance procurement processes
• Lead and complete at least two strategic procurement projects annually, collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.
• Technical proficiency with appropriate procurement systems and analytic tools.
• Knowledge of MS office package (outlook, word, power point, excel and access)
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Should be able to handle critical suppliers.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:

• Knowledge of Procure to Pay (P2P) process.
• Planning or purchasing experience in a similar regulated industry.
• Knowledge of SAP systems is preferred.
• Understanding of operations, including purchasing, materials, order processing, production processes & procedures.
• Certification in procurement or supply chain is added advantage.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts million and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

and become a part of our diverse team!