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If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.\nJob Summary\nTo support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add aSpecialist - GBS Procurement in Chennai\nA purchasing professional who can quickly and accurately process purchase orders in a fast-paced environment. Excellent stakeholders service skills and work well in a team to consistently meet challenging performance targets.\nWhat a typical day looks like:\nTimely issuance of POs to Vendors, follow-up for order confirmation and coordination for on time payment to suppliers\nCoordinating with vendors for actual delivery status of material \nOn time completion of Open Purchase Order Report and Shortage Report for review\nTo execute core procurement processes efficiently and accurately for assigned products\nTo meet or exceed desired service levels and inventory targets as defined for the products assigned, validated through procurement metrics\nCoordinate with Internal Business Partner (requestor) and Supplier for Purchase Order Changes. \nSelect supplier for placing new orders in accordance with approved Purchasing strategies \nManaging supplier's database \nTo identify, recommend, and implement operational efficiencies to drive continuous improvement in the execution of procurement processes \nPerform root cause analysis to expedite the resolution of service issues\nPrepare Customized reports for analyzing and incorporating improvements in processes\nShould we include shortage/excess escalation management, co-ordinate and follow through on urgent receive, past dues management and receiving challenge resolution\nThe experience we’re looking to add to our team:\nExperience in the following domains: Order processing, Supply chain management, Order management, Procurement end to end preferred\nTypically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.\nTypically requires a minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience.\nExperience in working with Power Projects is preferred\nKnowledge of ERP (Preferably BAAN) \nExperience in Manufacturing or relevant industry preferably in electronics \nKnowledge of MS office and MS outlook \nExcellent communication skills MANDATORY\nGood analytical skills\nMandatory Knowledge of computer software applications, MS Excel, Word & PowerPoint (PF)\nFlexible Shifts\nWhat you’ll receive for the great work you provide\nHealth Insurance\nPTO\nPV14\nJob Category\nGlobal Procurement & Supply ChainRequired Skills:\nOptional Skills:\nFlex pays for all costs associated with the application, interview or offer process, a candidate will not be asked for any payment related to these costs.Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email  and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. 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