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.