Procurement Associate

Job Description

The Procurement Associate is responsible for the timely and cost-effective procurement of local materials, supplies, or services for the plant operations. He/she is also responsible for looking for reliable vendors with good after-sales service to assure economical costs to the company.

Master Data Administration
The responsibilities and accountabilities of the position include but are not limited to the following:
● Execute, control and monitor the master data processes (for example: the creation, change, consolidation, and distribution of master data)
● Determines whether or not a newly requested master data object already exists in the central system
● Assemble master data input information from key stakeholders (Operations, Sales & Finance) and other master data admin to ensure the completeness, accuracy, and alignment of the data to be created or changed
● Follow and maintain naming convention guidelines where applicable
● Ensure data quality, compliance and consistency of master data across business systems
● Perform regular master data health checks to ensure that required master data across systems are accurate, complete, up-to-date, and available
● Own the resolution of all master data related issues, these include data gathering &
understanding the issues through master data gap analysis, root cause analysis & correction, and coordination with various internal support team and end-user
● Provide support related to master data requirements for change requests and new system implementations
● Assist business process experts in defining standard operating procedures, process flows and related documentation.
● Assist with the maintenance and review of system user guides particularly in the master data setup to ensure they are accurate and up to date at all times

Purchase Requisition to Purchase Order Processing
1. Determines the materials, supplies, or services needed for operation through daily review of approved Purchase Requisitions.
2. Coordinates with the internal customers for the specifications of the materials, supplies, or services particularly those that are highly technical and complex.
3. Prepares and processes all approved purchase requisitions of materials, supplies, or
services by conducting bidding procedures or canvassing with different vendors.
4. Negotiates for the best possible price on all purchases.
5. Prepares purchase orders based on approved purchase recommendation summary and ensures the accuracy of all entries in a timely manner.
6. Reviews and provides guidance in the preparation of contracts, agreements, and
amendments.
7. Keeps internal customers informed on updates of schedule changes and/or status of their purchase requisitions.

Purchase Order Delivery
8. Coordinates the processing of purchased materials, supplies, or services (e.g. ordering,
delivery, checking, receiving, and conducting follow-up), ensuring that materials and supplies received or and services rendered are as ordered - right price with right quality and quantity delivered at the right place within the time specified by the requisitioner.
9. Identifies corrective action remedies for defective or unacceptable materials, supplies, or services and coordinates with the vendor regarding rejects, returns, or repairs.

Payment Facilitation
10. Ensures timely payment to suppliers by mediating in billing reconciliations between
vendors and Accounting for settlement of invoice discrepancies for actual materials, supplies, or services ordered and delivered.

Supplier Management
11. Secures renewal and completion of supplier Accreditation requirements on a yearly basis for items being handled.
12. Assess the accredited vendor competence under the annual Vendor Performance

Evaluation Rating wherein compliance with purchase order agreements is being monitored
and reviewed.
13. Updates filing database for Accreditation and Vendor Performance Evaluation Rating and provide feedback to suppliers.

14. Manages existing supplier relationships to ensure continuity of delivery of materials,
supplies, or services that meets performance standards of the company while seeking new ones.

Qualifications

Education:
● Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a business-related course.

Experience:
● 1-2 years experience in procurement, preferably in feed mill operation.

● Experience using SAP 4HANA
● Experience in the ERP project implementation is a plus
● Preferably with previous master data management experience in a manufacturing environment
● Experience working in a cross-functional, team-oriented, collaborative environment.