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The activities managed within the CoE are deal support, PR to PO process, reporting & analytics, contract management, tooling support & administration and customer & buying experience services.\nThe candidate would spend time of minimum three-six months on each sub-function and learn various aspects of purchasing and contract lifecycle management and expected to provide ideas and brainstorm with colleagues in the following areas:\nProcess improvement \nEnhanced customer service \nTransaction quality \nJob Description\nBusiness Title: Purchasing and Procurement Associate\nThe associate is responsible for supporting efficient, compliant, and customer-focused procurement operations. The role works with internal stakeholders to review purchasing requests, process requisitions and purchase orders, maintain accurate procurement records, and resolve operational queries within agreed service levels.\nRoles & Responsibilities:\nKey accountabilities:\nCalendar planning & renewal\nWork on transactions for assigned sub-function such as procurement helpdesk, contract administration, procurement operations, sourcing support, catalog management, etc. \nCreate & review requisitions and determine the appropriate procurement workflow based on category, contract requirements, risk profile, and governance needs.\nManage procurement requests in Coupa from intake through PO issuance while meeting defined SLAs and turnaround times.\nPerform procurement due diligence and validation checks to ensure requests are complete, compliant, and supported by appropriate documentation.\nIdentify and coordinate required reviews with Sourcing, Risk, Finance and Contract Administration teams.\nCoordinate with requesters, approvers, suppliers, Finance, and other internal teams to resolve purchasing queries and transaction issues.\nServe as a primary contact for procurement-related inquiries and provide guidance on procurement processes and approval requirements.\nHelp resolve routine procurement issues, follow up on open actions, and communicate with suppliers regarding order status and transactional updates\nMaintain accurate procurement records, documentation, and audit trails.\nMonitor open requisitions and purchase orders, follow up on pending actions, and escalate delays or process bottlenecks.\nSupport reporting, process improvement initiatives, and continuous optimization of procurement operations.\nEnsure adherence to procurement policies, internal controls, compliance requirements, and audit standards.\nResolve invoice-related issues and coordinate with suppliers, Accounts Payable, and stakeholders for timely resolution.\nKey competencies\nHands-on experience with Coupa and/or other procurement or ERP tools such as Ariba, SAP, or Oracle.\nUnderstanding of purchase requisition, purchase order, supplier onboarding, catalog, and procurement helpdesk processes.\nStrong attention to detail and ability to process transactions accurately within defined timelines.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving ability with a focus on practical solutions and results.\nKnowledge of procurement policies, controls, and customer service processes.\nAbility to collaborate, build trusted relationships, and drive action across stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.\nStrong process acumen and a continuous-improvement mindset.\nAbility to prioritize multiple requests and work effectively in a team environment.\nStrong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant digital tools.\nAdditional Responsibilities\nProactively pursues professional development activities (e.g., reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks)\nManages time and company resources appropriately\nPerforms other duties as requested by senior leadership\nEducation and experience\nMinimum Experience: 1-2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement operations, shared services, or a related customer-service environment, including:\nCollaborating with cross-functional international stakeholders across the company\nCollaborating with people from a variety of diverse backgrounds and cultures\nCollaborating with multiple internal teams\nDemonstrating excellent written and verbal communication\nDemonstrating organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills\nUtilizing the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams, etc.)\nShift timings\nCandidates should be willing to work from office (3 days a week) and flexible in working multiple shifts to support other offices of Wolters Kluwer, shift timings mentioned below\n3:00 PM IST to 12:00 AM IST\n6:00 PM IST to 3:00 AM IST\nOur Interview Practices\nTo maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. 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