Tcs Hiring For Associate - Procurement & Vendor Master

Tata Consultancy Services; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services is hiring for an Associate in Hyderabad to support procurement operations and vendor master activities. You will handle PR/PO processing, vendor data accuracy, and stakeholder coordination, ensuring compliance with SLAs and process standards.

The role requires 2–4 years of experience in procurement operations, SAP proficiency, and strong analytical skills. Flexibility for rotation or night shifts is expected in this Hyderabad-based position.

Qualifications

• 15 years of regular, full-time education is required.
• Experience in Procurement Operations and Vendor Master Management is expected.
• EP/CPCN numbers may be required for interview eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Validate purchase requisitions and convert approved requisitions into Purchase Orders.
• Manage Vendor Master activities and maintain data accuracy.
• Run standard reports and provide updates to stakeholders.
• Resolve procurement-related queries from requesters and suppliers.
• Follow up with stakeholders for approvals related to PRs and POs.
• Obtain PO confirmations and track deliveries.
• Expedite POs to ensure timely delivery.
• Interact daily with buyers, requesters, suppliers, and stakeholders via email/phone.
• Verify approvals, compliance, and checklists before dispatching POs.
• Process PO amendments post-approval.
• Identify and resolve procurement exceptions.
• Report issues to stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Maintain SLA-driven quality, accuracy, and turnaround time.
• Support process improvements and operational excellence initiatives.

Skills

Procurement Operations

Vendor Master Management

Purchase Requisition Processing

Purchase Order Management

Vendor Management

SAP

Stakeholder Management

Reporting & Analytics

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

15 years regular education (12+3)

Tools

SAP

Job description

TCS Hiring for Associate - Procurement & Vendor Master

Role: Associate - Procurement & Vendor Master
Experience: 2-4 Years
Job Location: Hyderabad
Shift: Should be flexible with Rotational / Night Shifts

Eligibility

• Minimum 15 years of regular, full-time education (10+2+3)
• Candidates must have a valid EP Number
• 2-4 years of experience in Procurement Operations and Vendor Master Management
• EPCN number is mandatory for interview eligibility.

Skills

• Procurement Operations
• Vendor Master Management
• Purchase Requisition (PR) Processing
• Purchase Order (PO) Management
• Vendor Management
• SAP
• Stakeholder Management
• Reporting & Analytics
• Communication Skills
• Problem Solving

Job Description

The Associate - Procurement & Vendor Master will be responsible for supporting procurement operations, vendor master activities, purchase order management, and stakeholder coordination. The role requires strong analytical skills, procurement process knowledge, and the ability to manage supplier and requester interactions while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and service level agreements.

Responsibilities

• Validate purchase requisitions and convert approved requisitions into Purchase Orders.
• Manage Vendor Master-related activities and maintain data accuracy.
• Run standard reports using reporting tools and provide updates to stakeholders.
• Resolve procurement-related queries from requesters and suppliers.
• Follow up with stakeholders for approvals related to Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders.
• Obtain and track Purchase Order confirmations from suppliers.
• Perform PO expediting activities to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Interact daily with buyers, requesters, suppliers, and stakeholders through email and phone.
• Validate approvals, compliance requirements, and checklists before dispatching Purchase Orders.
• Process Purchase Order amendments after obtaining necessary stakeholder approvals.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve procurement exceptions.
• Report and ... issues to appropriate stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Maintain quality, accuracy, and Turnaround Time (TAT) as per Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Support continuous process improvement and operational excellence initiatives.