Job Overview

Executes defined sourcing and procurement activities while contributing to cost optimization, supplier performance improvement, and risk mitigation initiatives. Applies data-driven analysis to support sourcing decisions and category strategies.

Job Requirements

• Position Overview:   

  This position will report to the PSC Team Leader and be a member of the PSC teams focusing on PR/PO processing, compliance checks, supplier set-up/change requests, procurement helpdesk, invoice price issues resolutions, and many more.

  Key attributes of this role include:
  •    Experience in a procurement shared service center supporting multiple countries / business units
  •    Experience working for a Manufacturing company preferred
  •    Good understanding of end-to-end S2P processes and associated technology platforms 
  •    Excellent organizational and analytical skills, solid problem solving and detail oriented
  •    Strong communication skills
  •    Ability to work with deadlines
  •    Ability to work in culturally diverse teams with many levels of personnel.

  
  Key Responsibilities:
  •    Support migration of Indirect Procurement processes from Dalian China to Suzhou and prepare Indirect Procurement related process documentation (process maps and work instructions)
  •    Become a Subject Matter Expert for Indirect Procurement related topics
  •    Handle and resolve escalated procurement processing issues
  •    Answer and resolve suppliers, stakeholders and AP queries to ensure timely resolution 
  •    Maintain supplier master data information in relevant systems
  •    Ensure proper processing of PR’s and PO’s 
  •    Perform compliance checks 
  •    Expedite POs 
  •    Answer tickets (Procurement Helpdesk)
  •    Manage invoice pricing issues
  •    Create, maintain Info Record & source lists
  •    Spot Buy / Requisition Based Sourcing
  •    Execute all procurement activities in-scope
  •    Prepare and process eRFQ’s
  •    Smaller Contract (value/complexity) negotiation & execution 
  •    Execution of Projects assigned by Commodity Management 
  •    Desk Research and Price Comparison
  •    Supplier training on tools
  •    End-user Trainings
  •    Savings reporting
  •    Maintain communication with suppliers, stakeholders and other Indirect Procurement members
  •    Execute periodically PR/PO audit queries or upon request KPI’s measurements
  •    Ensure compliance with applicable TE policies 
  •    Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the function, ensuring that improvements are incorporated in the work routine
  •    Support robust compliance environment with applicable policies, procedures and processes
  •    Build relationship with key stakeholders including suppliers
  •    Support local BU owners, Function representatives or other Procurement team members to solve issues in a timely manner,
  •    Build strong relationship with key stakeholders,
  •    Attend team meetings and trainings as required.

  Qualifications:
  •    Good Experience in Indirect Procurement (5+ years)
  •    Previous experience in shared service environment
  •    Good of MS office; very good Excel and other relevant tools for the function
  •    SAP PR2, S/4 
  •    Good communication skills  
  •    Very good English & Mandarin language skills in speech and writing 
  •    Diversified Industrial Products/Manufacturing industry experience preferred
  •    Good command of other languages is a very important asset

  
  Business Competencies
  •    Eager to learn
  •    Agile
  •    Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
  •    Able to deal with complexity 
  •    Adaptability and Flexibility
  •    Good analytics
  •    Positive attitude
  •    Team player, hands-on attitude
  •    Customer Focus

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Competencies