Procurement
Responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement process, including sourcing (Prefer), vendor onboarding, risk assessment, purchase requisition (PR) and purchase order (PO) creation, contract administration, and supplier management (prefer). The role requires hands-on experience with SAP Ariba and the ability to support procurement operations while ensuring compliance with company policies and procurement governance requirements.
Main Responsibilities:
Procurement Operations
Manage the full procurement lifecycle from requisition to payment (Source-to-Pay).
Create and process Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and Purchase Orders (POs) accurately and timely using SAP Ariba.
Monitor PR and PO approvals and follow up with stakeholders to ensure timely processing.
Track procurement activities and ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
Support contract creation, renewal tracking, and procurement documentation management.
Drive cost savings and value improvement initiatives.
Vendor Management
Manage supplier onboarding and vendor master setup within procurement systems.
Coordinate documentation required for new vendor registration and qualification.
Maintain vendor records and ensure data accuracy.
Risk & Compliance Management
Conduct vendor due diligence and risk assessments.
Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal controls, audit requirements, and company procurement policies.
Support internal and external audit requirements related to procurement activities.
Stakeholder Management
Provide procurement guidance and support to requestors throughout the purchasing process.
Coordinate with Legal, Finance, Quality, Compliance, and other functions to facilitate procurement activities.
Resolve procurement issues and support operational requirements in a timely manner.
About You:
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
Minimum 2 to 3 years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience.
Experience working in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, manufacturing, or regulated industries is preferred.
Hands-on experience using SAP Ariba.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and procurement reporting tools.
Understanding of procurement governance, contract management, and supplier risk management processes.
Contract management and procurement compliance.
Experience in Source-to-Pay (S2P), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and supplier management processes.
End-to-end procurement experience covering: Sourcing and tender management,
Supplier risk assessment and due diligence, PR and PO processing.
Professional procurement certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, or CPM are an advantage.
Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and negotiation skills.
Ability to manage multiple procurement activities simultaneously.
Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Conduct sourcing activities, including RFQ, RFP, and tender exercises.
Perform supplier evaluation, commercial analysis, and price benchmarking.
Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and service levels with suppliers.
Strategic Sourcing & Tender Management
Prepare recommendation papers and procurement approvals for management review.
Support supplier performance reviews and vendor relationship management.
Manage supplier risk reviews, including financial, compliance, ethical, ESG, sanctions, and business continuity reviews.
Partner with business stakeholders to understand purchasing requirements
Contract Duration: 12 months, subject to renewal based on performance and company HC.