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At our very core, we are a human environment - passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future.\nThe primary purpose of a Procurement Resolution Member is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement process within an organization. This role involves resolving procurement-related issues, such as order discrepancies and supplier performance. The associate maintains effective communication by acting as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external suppliers to facilitate operations. Additionally, they ensure accurate data management by maintaining records of procurement activities to comply with company policies. This focus on data management leads to process improvement, as the associate identifies and recommends enhancements to procurement processes for increased efficiency and cost reduction. Furthermore, collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to align procurement activities with overall business objectives.\nA Day in the Life:\nIssue Management: Investigating and resolving any discrepancies or issues related to orders, such as price, quantity or quality etc. while engaging with suppliers to address concerns related to PO resolution and overdue and ensure compliance with contracts.\nPurchase Orders creation & amendments: to track the status of purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.\nRecord Keeping: Updating and maintaining procurement databases and documentation, including purchase orders, contracts, and supplier information.\nCollaboration: Coordinating with internal departments, such as Strategic buyers, finance and operations, to align procurement activities with business needs.\nReporting: Preparing reports on procurement activities, such as GRIR report & overdue parked and blocked POs, and issue resolution for management review.\nProcess Improvement: Identifying opportunities for streamlining procurement processes and implementing best practices.\nCompetitive Bidding: Initiate approvals by filling out a Competitive Bidding Template.\nRFQ Process: Utilize the Request for Quotation (RFQ) process if the requisitioner provides incorrect or partial information, ensuring it aligns with NBS guidelines.\nInvoice Management: Oversee debit clearance, manage exceptions, and resolve blocked invoices related to price, quality, and quantity.\nVendor Registration: Facilitate vendor registration and data changes, ensuring timely processing (5 days for registration, 2 days for data changes).\nSAP Contract Creation: Create contracts on SAP for locally managed spend, including easy requests and catalogue creation.\nReporting and Tracking: Generate material coverage reports for imports and maintain purchasing views of new materials.\nTraining and Support: Provide refresher training to users and manage inquiries, ensuring effective communication and support throughout the procurement process.\n\nWhat Will Make You Successful:\nBachelor’s degree in any relevant field (Supply Chain, Business Management)\nMicrosoft applications (Word - Excel) \nFluent in English language\n0-2 year of experience in relevant field\nAdaptability to change and cope in fast-paced environment\nAbility to strictly meet deadlines, with good planning, and organizational skills\nAction oriented: willing to tackle the unknown and seek out collaboration from co-process owners.\nWork Schedule:\nWorking Days:\n5 Days per Week but not fixed whether from Monday to Friday or from Saturday to Wednesday.\nWorking Hours:\nWinter (approx. 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