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By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.Job Description:\nPosition Summary\nThe Associate -Purchasing serves as an extension of BW Paper Systems Supply Chain / Buying team, providing day-to-day purchasing transactional support to the buying and supply chain team to manage the deliverables related to US plant manufacturing requirements.\nThis role is responsible for executing purchase order administration, order acknowledgement / confirmation management, purchase order milestones tracking to identify & report risks / exceptions, ERP/system updates, documentations & record keeping, data analysis & MIS reporting to support US based buying team and manufacturing operations.\nThis position will be based out of BW GCC Chennai office and shall operate under the direct functional supervision of BW Paper Systems US Supply chain / Buying team.\nAdministratively, this role will report to GCC Chennai Sourcing / Supply Chain Organization.\nThe ideal candidate must have very good communication & interpersonal proficiency, possess procurement software / ERP tools knowledge, proficient in spread sheet usage & data analysis, diligent in documentations & record keeping, execute tasks with brisk pace, prompt in communication / correspondence and manage large volumes of purchase transactions. coordinating closely with business divisions / sites supply chain and buying team, India GCC Sourcing/Supply Chain team\nKey Responsibilities:\nActivities / Deliverables\n· Purchase Order Administration\no Create, release and maintain purchase orders in the ERP system.\no Process PO changes, revisions, cancellations and amendments.\no Verify pricing, lead times, quantities and supplier confirmations.\no Ensure purchase orders comply with established purchasing procedures.\no Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.\nOrder Acknowledgement / Confirmation Management\no Obtain & update supplier order acknowledgements and delivery commitments.\nUpdating of procurement attributes in ERP / Systems\nPurchase order exceptions management\no Coordinate with Supply chain teams on PO amendments\no Support implementation of Engineering changes/Drawing revisions upon Open POs.\nPurchase order milestones tracking & risk reporting to US supply chain team\no Maintain open-order reports and expedite dashboards.\no Proactively monitor open purchase orders and past dues, dues\no Monitor supplier on-time delivery performance.\no Track critical-path materials & schedule risks for active projects and production orders.\no Escalate delivery concerns before they affect production or customer commitments.\no Coordinate shipment status updates and expected delivery dates.\no Drive closure of action items related to delivery performance.\n· Data Analysis\n· Documentations & Record Keeping - Prompt & Accurate\n· MIS reports / As per defined timelines\n· Promptly manage day to day communication / correspondence with Global Supply Chain team\n· Participate in material availability reviews, procurement / supply chain meetings of global team\nEducation\nBachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Supply Chain Management / Operations Managements\nRelevant Experience\n3-5 years in Procurement Operations (Purchasing / Buying)\nExposure in Procurement ERPs such as XA, SAP, Oracle, Infor, JD Edwards or similar\nExposure to mechanical and electrical purchased components\nStrong understanding on supply chain functions (procurement and manufacturing operations)\nExperience in collaborating with global stakeholders / US based operations remotely.\nDesired Competencies / Skills\nStrong communication proficiency\nGood interpersonal skills\nProcurement software / ERP tools knowledge and user exposure\nPromptness in executing daily tasks diligently, accurately & provide routine updates to global team\nSpreadsheets usage, attention to details and data analysis\nProblem solving ability\nWe believe our culture differentiates us from other firms. To know more about us and our people-centric culture, you may like to watch a 20 Minute video from Late Mr. Robert Chapman - Chairman of Barry-Wehmiller. Please click on the following link to watch the Truly Human Leadership video.\nBarry-Wehmiller is a place where you can bring your best self to life through the work that you do - no matter the path you choose.\nWatch the video below to hear CEO of Barry-Wehmiller Kyle Chapman discuss how our vast career opportunities empower our team members to choose their own journeys, no matter who they want to beclick here to watch\nAt Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work-therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. 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