Procurement Executive

A.P. Moller Maersk; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A.P. Moller Maersk is seeking a Procurement Associate in Mumbai to support IT services, software procurement, contractor management, and P2P processes. You will ensure timely, compliant procurement activities and provide high-quality stakeholder service.

You will collaborate with business stakeholders, suppliers, project managers, and internal teams to enable smooth sourcing, process improvements, and operational efficiency, while maintaining governance and controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• 2–4 years in Procurement, Sourcing, P2P Operations, or Supply Chain.
• Experience with PO processing and supplier interactions.
• Proficient in SAP S/4HANA, ServiceNow, Excel and PowerPoint for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing and procurement activities for software, IT services, and external consultants.
• Assist in contractor onboarding, extensions, and offboarding processes.
• Review, validate, and process procurement requests per policies and procedures.
• Support contract and work agreement creation, review, and administration.
• Manage purchase requests through ServiceNow or other workflow tools.
• Create and maintain Shopping Carts and Purchase Orders in SAP S/4HANA.
• Process Goods Receipts and support invoice-related activities.
• Ensure procurement transactions are completed accurately and within service levels.

Skills

Procurement operations

Sourcing & P2P

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

ServiceNow

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Role Purpose

As a Procurement Associate, you will support procurement operations related to IT services, software procurement, contractor management, and P2P processes. The role is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate execution of procurement activities, maintaining compliance with company policies, and delivering a high standard of stakeholder service.

You will work closely with business stakeholders, suppliers, project managers, and internal procurement teams to facilitate smooth sourcing and purchasing operations while contributing to process improvements and operational efficiency initiatives.

Procurement Sourcing Operations

• Support sourcing and procurement activities for software, IT services, and external consultants.
• Assist in contractor onboarding, extensions, and offboarding processes.
• Review, validate, and process procurement requests in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Support contract and work agreement creation, review, and administration.

Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Process Management

• Manage purchase requests through ServiceNow or other workflow management tools.
• Create and maintain Shopping Carts and Purchase Orders in SAP S/4HANA.
• Process Goods Receipts (GR) and support invoice-related activities.
• Ensure procurement transactions are completed accurately and within defined service levels.

Stakeholder Vendor Management

• Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, project managers, and suppliers.
• Provide timely resolution of procurement-related queries and issues.
• Build strong collaborative relationships to support efficient P2P operations.
• Maintain proactive communication with stakeholders throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Reporting and Continuous Improvement

• Prepare weekly and monthly procurement reports, dashboards, and presentations using Excel and PowerPoint.
• Monitor operational KPIs and contribute to performance improvements.
• Identify opportunities to enhance process efficiency, controls, and stakeholder experience.
• Support quality and continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement organization.

Operational Excellence

• Maintain accurate updates within procurement workflow systems.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, controls, and governance requirements.
• Deliver high-quality, error-free work while meeting productivity and service targets.
• Participate actively in team meetings, knowledge-sharing activities, and process improvement projects.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.

Experience

• 2 to 4 years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing, P2P Operations, or Supply Chain functions.
• Experience in Purchase Order processing and procurement operations.
• Exposure to contract administration and supplier interaction.
• Experience in preparing procurement reports, dashboards, and management presentations.
• Understanding of operational processes, cost management, and procurement controls.

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA or similar ERP systems.
• Experience with procurement workflow platforms such as ServiceNow.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.