Job PurposeExecute purchasing transactions and provide planning support to ensure compliant procurement, material availability, and operational continuity.
Essential Responsibilities- Purchasing Execution: Create and manage POs in SAP in compliance with pricing,approvals, and tax requirements
- Supplier Coordination: Communicate with suppliers on orders, deliveries, and issue resolution
- Order & Delivery Management: Track orders, resolve discrepancies, and escalate supply risks
- Procurement Support: Assist RFQs, supplier coordination, and performance tracking
- Master Data Management: Maintain accurate supplier and purchasing data in SAP
- Inventory Support: Support cycle counts, reconciliations, and documentation (COAs, shipping)
- Governance & Audit: Ensure compliance with procurement policies and ISO requirements; support audits
- Planning Backup: Support MRP, inventory monitoring, expediting, and material availability during coverage needs
Education & QualificationEducation- Associate degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or related field required
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Experience- Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or planning within a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Experience supporting both purchasing and planning functions strongly preferred
- Experience working in SAP or equivalent ERP systems required
Systems & Technical Skills- Proficiency in SAP (or similar ERP system) for purchasing and inventory transactions
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (e.g., lookups, pivot tables, basic data analysis)
- Familiarity with MRP concepts and inventory management principles preferred
Core Competencies- Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in transactional and compliance-driven work
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Effective communication and coordination with cross-functional teams and external suppliers
- Problem-solving mindset with ability to identify and escalate supply risks
- Understanding of procurement policies, controls, and audit requirements
Preferred Qualification- Experience in a chemical, manufacturing, or industrial environment
- Exposure to ISO standards or regulated procurement environments
- Basic understanding of supply chain planning processes (MRP, demand/supply balance)
What we offerWe aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?
