Procurement Operations Associate

About the Role

Join Accenture as a Procurement Operations Associate and contribute to optimizing procurement activities that support business functions and service delivery. You will handle procurement processes aimed at acquiring the necessary goods and services efficiently while maximizing value and cost savings.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute the defined scope of work in alignment with client agreements ensuring consistent achievement of SLA and KPI targets.
• Maintain and enhance customer and supplier relationships to meet business requirements effectively.
• Uphold quality and service standards throughout project delivery while driving continuous improvements.
• Review purchase requisitions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance, engaging with requesters for clarifications through phone or email.
• Create purchase orders based on requisitions received from various Operating Unit Buyers and ensure proper documentation.
• Manage vendor communication to confirm purchase order acceptance, delivery schedules, and resolve delays or past due cases.
• Monitor purchase order progress to guarantee timely delivery, coordinate with receiving departments to confirm receipt, and address discrepancies as needed.
• Continuously seek improvements in procurement efficiency and effectiveness.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field preferred.
• One to three years of proven experience in procurement or purchase order management roles.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping.
• Effective communication skills and ability to prioritize workload efficiently.
• Familiarity with supply chain management concepts and practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.

Professional Attributes

• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving capabilities.
• Comfortable working with diverse organizational levels in a fast-paced environment.
• Initiative-driven, able to multitask, flexible, confident, and proactive.
• Detail-oriented with a meticulous approach to work.
• Ability to function independently and collaboratively within a team setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including formal presentation abilities to build remote relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Good organizational, multitasking, and time management skills.
• Adaptable communication style to suit various corporate cultures and organizational structures.

Additional Information

This role is full-time and based onsite at Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Candidates should hold any graduation degree and have between one and three years of relevant experience in procurement operations or related fields.