Associate - Procurement EU

NuSil Technology, LLC; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor is seeking an Associate for Procurement who will handle Confirmation of Purchase Order Acknowledgements (POA) and validate supplier details against SAP records. The role focuses on accuracy, timely updates, and maintaining customer service standards.

The candidate should have a diploma or bachelor’s degree with 1–2 years in back-office processes, plus proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP SD/MM knowledge beneficial for daily tasks. Rotation shifts are expected.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1–2 years of back-office experience is a plus.
• Proficient with Excel, Word and PowerPoint; SAP knowledge appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Process PO confirmations on the day of receipt.
• Validate Quantity, Delivery Date, Pricing and discounts in SAP.
• Update SAP records and mirror customer orders/cancellations.
• Cancel open PO lines with no demand or forecast; coordinate with suppliers.
• Adhere to KPIs and SLAs; assist with data entry tasks as needed.
• Handle additional duties and rotate shifts as required.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication

Typing speed

Under pressure adaptability

Rotational shifts capability

Innovative mindset

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP SD/MM

Job description

Job Description:

The Opportunity:

Avantor is seeking an Associate for Procurement EU. They play an important role between suppliers and Purchase groups by processing Confirmation of Purchase Order Acknowledgements (POA) that are received from Suppliers. The main responsibility is to cross-verify the Ordered Materials, Quantity, Price & discounts confirmed by the supplier against the Avantor Purchase Order request entered in SAP by the onshore Procurement team.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Purchase Order confirmations are processed on the same day as received.
• Associates need to validate the Quantity, Delivery Date, Pricing, additional information provided by the supplier & update in SAP accordingly.
• The primary objective is to process the confirmations with utmost accuracy and timely set of confirmations in SAP for our customers and customer service.
• Cancel open PO lines which has no demand or forecast. This includes supplier contact to cancel open lines to mirror the customer SO cancellation and as well update info in SAP.
• Adherence to the Operations KPI and business SLA
• Additional research and data entry type processes will be added to the above as and when the situation arise.
• Handling additional duties from time to time

Education and Experience:

• Diploma or any bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in back-office processes will be an added advantage
• Proficient and experienced working with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge on SAP SD/ MM will be an added advantage.

Required Skill Set:

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good Typing Speed
• Ability to work under pressure with high flexibility in changing environments
• Willingness to work in rotational shifts
• Good decision-making skills
• Strong desire to be innovative & contribute to process creation and improvement.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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