Senior Specialist Purchase Order Management

Omya Group; Kuala Lumpur; Sur place; MYR 78 120 - 133 920; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Omya Group in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Senior Specialist Purchase Order Management to execute end-to-end PO processing, including PR-triggered PO creation, PO changes, and order confirmations, while coordinating approval/release workflows for timely processing.

You will support downstream invoice and payment activities by validating PO-based invoices, resolving price/quantity discrepancies, and preparing documentation for payments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related professional qualification with strong experience may be considered.
• 2–4 years of experience in a process- or function-related operational role.

Responsabilités

• Execute end-to-end PO processing, including PR-triggered PO creation, PO changes, and order confirmations, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Support downstream invoice and payment activities by validating PO-based invoices and resolving price/quantity discrepancies.
• Maintain and update P2P master data and supplier information to support PO execution and data quality.
• Handle P2P case tickets related to invoice blocks, supplier inquiries, or PO corrections and drive improvements.
• Monitor open POs, deliveries, and goods receipts, coordinating root-cause resolution with warehouses and suppliers.

Connaissances

PO processing

Master data management

Data quality

Issue resolution

P2P Knowledge

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, HR, Engineering or related field

Outils

SAP MM/FI

Ariba

Workflow tools

Description du poste

## Senior Specialist Purchase Order ManagementApplylocations: Kuala Lumpurtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 13 Days Agojob requisition id: JR017961**Procurement & Payment Processing*** Execute end-to-end purchase order processing, including PR-triggered PO creation, PO changes, order confirmation follow-up, and coordination of approval/release workflows, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.* Support downstream invoice and payment-related activities by validating PO-based invoice relevance, resolving complex price and quantity discrepancies, and preparing accurate documentation for further payment processing.**Data Management & Quality Assurance*** Maintain and update supplier, material, and P2P master data relevant for purchase order processing, including purchasing info records and price conditions, ensuring data quality and initiating corrective actions where needed.* Manage supplier-related operational data required for effective PO execution, including onboarding-related setup, contract and source-of-supply linkage, and relevant performance data to support transactional procurement activities.**Issue Resolution & Process Improvement*** Handle P2P case tickets related to invoice blocks, supplier inquiries, and purchase order corrections, resolving escalations and identifying opportunities for process improvement.* Monitor open purchase orders, incoming deliveries, and goods receipt issues in close collaboration with warehouses, suppliers, and business units, coordinating root-cause resolution including supplier dispute handling where required.* Process and coordinate special PO scenarios, such as inter-/intra-company transfer purchase orders and down payment initiation, in line with defined procedures**Compliance & Stakeholder Advisory*** Ensure adherence to P2P policies, documentation requirements, and internal controls, advising stakeholders and reinforcing best-practice standards.* Support financial and operational period-end activities relevant to purchase order management, including GR/IR clarification, open PO review, and issue resolution in coordination with Accounts Payable and Finance.**JOB REQUIREMENTS****Education*** Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, HR, Engineering or related field* Equivalent vocational qualification with strong experience may be considered**Experience*** Experience as subject matter expert or senior operator is an advantage* 2–4 years of experience in a process‐ or function‐related operational role* 1–4 years of experience in a process‐ or function‐related operational role**Knowledge and skills*** Advanced proficiency in P2P and procurement systems (e.g., SAP MM/FI, Ariba, workflow tools), including purchase order processing, approval workflows, master data handling, and troubleshooting of complex processing exceptions* Strong accuracy in transactional procurement processing and documentation, with ownership for data quality, process reliability, and audit readiness* In-depth knowledge of purchase order management processes, including PR-to-PO flow, order confirmations, goods receipt relevance, invoice matching, and applicable compliance requirements* Ability to resolve complex operational P2P issues, conduct root-cause analysis, and drive corrective actions across suppliers, warehouses, and internal stakeholders* High attention to detail in PO execution, master data maintenance, price and quantity validation, and financially relevant transaction data, ensuring compliance and minimizing operational and financial risk**Other Requirements*** Good understanding of documentation requirements across the purchase order process, including PO approval, goods receipt and invoice-related controls, with the ability to guide others and ensure adherence* Strong customer-service mindset, able to manage escalations and coordinate effectively with suppliers, warehouses, business units, and internal stakeholders* Ability to handle confidential supplier, commercial, and financially relevant data appropriately, ensuring compliance, risk awareness, and best-practice handling**POSITION SCOPE****Reporting Line(s)**Solid line(s) to: Team Lead Purchase Order ManagementDotted line(s) to:Number of direct reports: 0Number of dotted line reports:**Performance Measures**Performance measures will be defined on team specific service obligations**Working Relationships**Internal contacts:Team Lead Purchase Order ManagementInvoice ManagementPayments ManagementTravel & expense Mgmt.Process Management P2PExternal contactsSupplier