Procure Ops Professional

Tata Electronics (TEPL); Assam; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Electronics (TEPL) is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage POs, requisitions, supplier coordination, and onboarding of new parts.

You will drive process improvements, ensure compliance, and work with accounts payable to resolve PO-to-Pay issues. The role requires an engineering background, SAP ERP knowledge, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Supply chain management certification preferred.
• Proficiency with SAP ERP system.
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• MS Excel and PowerPoint knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage Purchase Orders and ensure compliance with terms.
• Process inventory and non-inventory requisitions.
• Coordinate for on-time PO approvals and receipts.
• Collaborate with suppliers and sourcing teams on pricing and delivery.
• Reconcile PO-to-Pay issues with Accounts Payable.
• Identify and solve procurement process issues.
• Develop SOPs and maintain procurement records.
• Provide status updates to stakeholders on orders and vendor requests.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree

Supply Chain Management certification

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase Order creation management.
• Enable Purchase Orders (POs) per agreed-upon commercial and business terms and conditions complying with applicable laws and company policies.
• Process inventory purchasing requisitions through planning systems.
• Process non-inventory requisitions through Procurement requisition systems.
• Execute per demand signal changes for inventory replenishment and customer purchase requisitions.
• Engage with suppliers to confirm pricing, delivery, and terms on purchases (collaborating with sourcing teams as required).
• Escalate supplier issues or disputes to the appropriate supplier account manager.
• Coordinate for on time PO approvals.
• Collaborate with warehousing personnel to enable on time Goods Receipts as necessary.
• Process PO confirmations and fixing the overdue receipts.
• Collaborate with vendor per pull in/push out changes and mitigate any risks associated to on time material availability.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable and Receiving to reconcile invoice and receiving issues related to PO-to-Pay cycle, escalating to appropriate authorities when necessary.
• Identify and solve systemic issues regarding the Purchasing process, elevate when necessary.
• Participate in review meetings for high-value projects, ensuring alignment with stakeholders.
• Provide stakeholder communication on the status of outstanding orders, new part requests, and new vendor requests.
• Develop procedures (SOPs) on related Procurement processes.
• Maintain and continuously improve knowledge of relevant Procurement processes.
• Drive improvements needed in procurement process systems to enable efficiency and effectiveness and achieve internal customer satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate and up to date procurement records.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements throughout the procurement process.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a bachelors degree in engineering (preferred) or Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree, Business Studies/Administration/Management or equivalent.
• Certification in Supply Chain Management is preferred.
• Proficiency in supply chain management software - SAP ERP system.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to analyse data and drive decisions.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must have Microsoft knowledge (Excel, Power Point).

Experience

• 4yr to 8 years of experience in procurement pertaining to Indirect, Tools, spare parts or materials.

Preferred requirements

• Familiarity with semiconductor equipment, spare part assemblies Materials
• Lean or Six Sigma certification is a plus
• Understanding of fab operations

Skills

• Excellent project management skills to oversee multiple projects.
• Strong communication, influencing and collaboration skills to work effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.