Procurement Specialist

About the Company

Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL), part of the Tata Group, is establishing India's first AI-powered advanced Semiconductor Foundry. The company manufactures precision components and focuses on chips for power management, display drivers, MCUs, and high-performance computing targeting automotive, computing, data storage, wireless communications, and AI markets. Tata Electronics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd., with the Tata Group operating globally to enhance community well-being through trusted leadership and long-term value creation.

Role Overview

The Procurement Specialist will manage comprehensive Purchase Order to Pay (PO-to-Pay) processes to support OSAT manufacturing. This role ensures timely ordering, invoice management, and vendor payments facilitating efficient assembly, testing, and packaging operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Convert Purchase Requisitions (PRs) into Purchase Orders (POs) using ERP systems like SAP or Oracle, maintaining correct pricing, quantities, schedules, and approvals.
• Monitor PO statuses throughout their lifecycle till closure.
• Liaise with OSAT vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers to confirm orders, delivery schedules, and resolve issues promptly.
• Follow up on delays that could affect production timelines.
• Conduct three-way matching between PO, Goods Receipt Note (GRN), and invoices, addressing discrepancies with vendors and internal teams.
• Ensure invoices are processed timely for payment according to agreed terms.
• Assist with GRN and coordinate with warehouse and production to track inbound materials like wafers, substrates, leadframes, and consumables.
• Maintain compliance with procurement policies and audit standards, keeping accurate documentation of all P2P transactions.
• Collaborate closely with Planning & Production, Finance/AP, and Supply Chain & Logistics teams for seamless operations.

Performance Metrics

• Cycle time from PR to PO issuance.
• Turnaround time for invoice processing.
• Accuracy rate in invoice matching on the first pass.
• Timeliness of vendor payments.
• Ensuring PO accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business, Engineering, or related fields.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in P2P, Accounts Payable, or procurement operations.
• Preferably experienced in semiconductor, electronics, or OSAT industry environments.

Skills & Knowledge

• Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP MM and Oracle.
• In-depth understanding of Purchase Orders, Goods Receipt Notes, and invoice reconciliation processes.
• High attention to detail and strong accuracy focus.
• Effective communication and vendor relationship management capabilities.
• Basic knowledge of semiconductor packaging and testing supply chain processes.

Preferred Expertise

• Familiarity with OSAT processes including assembly, packaging, and testing workflows.
• Experience managing materials like wafers, substrates, leadframes, and specialty chemicals.
• Capability to handle high-volume transactional procurement operations.