Procurement Specialist

4sight; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

4sight is seeking a procurement professional to review PRs, coordinate PR-to-PO conversions, and manage PO creation within defined timelines using ERP systems. You will follow up with partners and suppliers to prevent delays, while maintaining records and ensuring compliance with policies.

The role requires 2+ years in sourcing, purchasing, procurement, or supply chain operations, and hands-on experience with PR/PO processes and ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Coupa).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, commerce, or related field.
• 2+ years in sourcing, purchasing, procurement, or supply chain operations.
• Strong knowledge of PR and PO processes.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Coupa or similar ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and follow-up with internal partners and suppliers.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced procurement environment.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate Purchase Requisitions (PRs) received from internal departments.
• Coordinate with business partners to clarify requirements and obtain approvals for PR-to-PO conversion.
• Create and process Purchase Orders (POs) accurately and within defined timelines using ERP/procurement systems.
• Proactively follow up with business partners and approvers to prevent delays in the procurement cycle.
• Coordinate with suppliers to obtain quotations, confirm pricing, delivery timelines, and order status.
• Maintain accurate records of PRs, POs, quotations, approvals, and vendor documentation.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, approval workflows, and internal controls.
• Monitor open PRs and POs and follow up on pending actions.
• Identify delays or issues and escalate to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Support cost optimization and vendor performance management activities.
• Ensure timely closure of procurement transactions and maintain accurate procurement records.

Skills

Communication

Follow-up skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Prioritization

Procurement knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Ariba

Coupa

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Review and validate Purchase Requisitions (PRs) received from internal departments.
• Coordinate with business partners to clarify requirements and obtain necessary approvals for PR-to-PO conversion.
• Create and process Purchase Orders (POs) accurately and within defined timelines using ERP/procurement systems.
• Proactively follow up with business partners and approvers to prevent delays in the procurement cycle.
• Coordinate with suppliers to obtain quotations, confirm pricing, delivery timelines, and order status.
• Maintain accurate records of PRs, POs, quotations, approvals, and vendor documentation.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, approval workflows, and internal controls.
• Monitor open PRs and POs and follow up on pending actions.
• Identify delays or issues and escalateto the appropriate stakeholders.
• Support cost optimization and vendor performance management activities.
• Ensure timely closure of procurement transactions and maintain accurate procurement records.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Procurement, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in sourcing, purchasing, procurement, or supply chain operations.
• Strong working knowledge of Purchase Requisition (PR) and Purchase Order (PO) processes.
• Experience with ERP/procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Coupa, or similar platforms.
• Good communication and follow-up skills for coordinating with internal business partners, approvers, and suppliers.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced procurement environment.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.