Associate, Purchasing

The Associate, Purchasing will be responsible for managing the procurement of goods and services essential to our daily operations, ensuring seamless support for our business units. Additionally, he/she may be assigned tasks related to procurement as needed. The role also requires ensuring that all purchases comply with our procurement policies and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily purchasing activities across all business units.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all purchases, liaising with vendors and requesters on purchasing matters, including performing Goods Receipt (GR) for Purchase Orders (PO) and coding for Non-Purchase Orders (NPO).

• Ensure all delivery documents comply with procurement policies and accurately perform GR and coding for all business units.

• Resolve issues related to orders, deliveries, goods, services, and documentation in collaboration with vendors and Procurement business partners.

• Maintain databases and track all records related to GRs and coding.

• Review processes and provide feedback for streamlining, enhancement, and automation.

• Support other duties as assigned. Experience in procurement will be an added advantage.

Qualifications

You should have:

• A recognised diploma with 2 - 3 years of relevant experience in purchasing and procurement, preferably in the health and community care sector.

• Knowledge of eProcurement systems, preferably SAP.

• Proficiency in Google Suite applications.

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and people management skills.

• A team-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and adapt to changes.

• A self-driven and independent approach to work, with strong problem-solving abilities.

It would be an advantage if you have:

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA modules related to materials and inventory management.