Manage operational purchasing activities in alignment with technical, quality, delivery, and cost requirements.
Review and validate purchase requisitions for accuracy, completeness, approvals, and contract compliance.
Create, maintain, and manage purchase orders within ERP systems, ensuring accurate documentation and approvals.
Collaborate with suppliers to confirm orders, expedite deliveries, and ensure material availability.
Monitor supplier performance, including on-time delivery, quality, lead times, and responsiveness.
Resolve procurement, delivery, quality, invoice, and supply-related issues in partnership with vendors and internal stakeholders.
Utilize SAP Ariba tools to enhance supplier collaboration, support sourcing activities, and manage supplier risk.
Coordinate inbound transportation and track goods receipt to support timely invoice processing and production schedules.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 3 years of experience in operational purchasing, procurement, or a comparable role.
Strong working knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, and purchasing best practices.
Experience with SAP, including SAP MM; SAP Ariba experience preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Fluent in English with strong communication and problem-solving skills; additional language skills are a plus.