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Review and Validate Purchase Requisitions
- Check completeness and accuracy of PR details (material/service description quantity delivery date unit price etc.).
- Ensure proper approvals are in place as per company policy.
- Verify budget availability and compliance with procurement guidelines.
Source Selection
- Identify approved vendors or suppliers for the requested items/services.
- Ensure vendor compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
- Coordinate with sourcing or category managers if new vendor onboarding is required.
Convert PR to PO
- Create Purchase Orders in the ERP system based on validated PRs.
- Ensure correct pricing payment terms and delivery schedules are included.
Communication and Coordination
- Share PO details with suppliers and confirm acknowledgment.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders (requestors finance warehouse) for any clarifications.
- Handle changes or amendments to POs if needed.
Compliance and Documentation
- Maintain accurate records of PR-to-PO conversions for audit purposes.
- Ensure adherence to procurement policies and regulatory requirements.
- Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation.
Issue Resolution
- Address discrepancies between PR and PO (e.g. quantity price).
- Resolve supplier queries related to PO terms.
Reporting and Monitoring
- Track PO status and ensure timely delivery of goods/services.
- Generate reports on PR-to-PO conversion timelines and efficiency.
- Procurement Process Knowledge
- End-to-end procurement cycle (PR creation PO issuance
- Communication & Coordination
- Good management skills
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
- Strong attention to detail for validating PR and PO accuracy.
- Basis Knowledge on SAP MM Ariba or similar platforms.
Basic of MS office.
Knowledge of e-procurement platforms
- Basic understanding of PR-to-PO processes.