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Procurement Operations Manager
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Procurement
**Job Description:**
**Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.**
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Role Definition
Manages the overall application and processes of ongoing operations by resolving transactional grief and administrative process work to ensure facility production lines run as intended.
Responsibilities
- Managing operations metrics monitoring, transaction analytics, identifying and executing continuous improvement opportunities, standardizing and simplifying work, and mitigating risks.
- Building a collaborative environment based on process partner's needs through compliance to standards, PO management, supplier on/off boarding and providing a practical, technical or administrative service focusing on improve its cycle times.
- Contributing to product and process vision and alignment with procurement organizations.
- Leading a team responsible for collaborating with the other functions in procurement to perform operational execution, transactional activity, systems data maintenance reporting and their associated metrics monitoring.
Degree Requirement
Degree or equivalent experience desired
Skill Descriptors
Business Process Improvement: Knowledge of business process improvement best practices and ability to use methods for identifying, evaluating, introducing and implementing more efficient approaches to performing business related activities.
Level Basic Understanding:
- Explains the rationale for using BPI methodology.
- Identifies the main steps in a BPI project such as defining the existing structure.
- Describes BPI key considerations such as establishing process owners.
- States the major roles involved in business process management.
Predictive Analytics: Knowledge of tools, methods and processes used to make business predictions; ability to use the tools, processes and practices for predicting business trends and providing forecasts that drive business decisions and business planning.
Level Basic Understanding:
- Describes the type of information predictive analysis provides.
- Highlights common predictive modeling techniques and associated tools.
- Describes the general concept and key aspects of predictive analytics using relevant language.
- Cites examples of the organization's use of predictive analytics.
Process Management: Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes.
Level Basic Understanding:
- Interprets process flow diagrams.
- Explains differences between a process and a project.
- Identifies process management initiatives in own area.
- Describes key business processes in own area.
Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
Level Basic Understanding:
- Identifies project management tools and requirements within own function.
- Describes the key objectives, phases and deliverables of a current project.
- Explains the concepts of phase, activity, task, and deliverable.
- Gives examples of critical paths in projects.
Team Management: Knowledge of effective team building techniques; ability to form and manage effective teams.
Level Basic Understanding:
- Differentiates characteristics of effective and dysfunctional teams.
- Explains the importance of a cohesive team effort and the concept of synergy.
- Compares traditional teams to virtual teams.
- Identifies key factors and requisite activities for building an effective team.
Capacity Planning & Management - MFG: Knowledge of tools, approaches and practices for determining production demand and ability to manage resources needed to provide satisfactory levels of service.
Level Basic Understanding:
- Names several capacity-related measurements and installed tools.
- Identifies common capacity constraints and seasonal trends.
- Locates internal and external informative sources or proprietary materials about capacity planning & management.
- Describes the roles and responsibilities of capacity planners.
E-Procurement: Knowledge of online procurement systems, techniques and procedures; ability to use tools, processes and practices for purchasing goods and services via electronic links to suppliers and partners.
Level Basic Understanding:
- Summarizes the concepts of business-to-business commerce.
- Identifies types of goods and services currently purchased electronically.
- Describes tools and techniques for e-procurement.
- Describes basic terminology, concepts and features of e-procurement.
Procurement Function: Knowledge of responsibilities, accountabilities, and organization of procurement function; ability to perform tasks and activities of the procurement functions or department.
Level Basic Understanding:
- Identifies major tasks and responsibilities of a procurement function or unit.
- Explains the basic role and contributions of the procurement or purchasing function.
- Explains the procedures and policies in the procurement process.
- Locates the basic tools and technologies used by procurement professionals.
Relocation is available for this position.
**Posting Dates:**
September 4, 2025 - September 9, 2025
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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Procurement Operations Manager
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**In this role you will.**
Perform Procurement System Administration: Provision new user access and assign roles, creates and maintains approval workflows, creates and maintains custom workflows, creates and maintains external workflows related to service delivery partner system utilization.
Manages procurement support tickets.
Manages assignment of ServiceNow ticket distribution among the Strategic Sourcing/Procurement team and Contract Administrator team.
Manages and supports procurement system quality control of all the purchase requisition including review of category, accounting, prepaid designation, and amortization schedule.
Under minimal supervision, this position manages and administers the integrity, quality, and efficiency of the P2P system including global processes, and systems.
Oversees the production and processing of all Procurement operation tasks including but not limited to Requisition and Purchase Order processing, customer support and training, and supplier strategy and management.
Ensures that the deliverables of the procurement operations department are accurate, timely, and meet established quality and quantity customer service levels.
Implements and communicates P2P policies and procedures to department and/or regional personnel. This includes communicating updates and procedural information on functional changes to ensure departments and/or divisions comply with established corporate policies and procedures.
Managing user access and permissions within the procurement system.
Maintaining system data integrity by monitoring for errors and performing data cleansing.
Implementing system updates and upgrades, ensuring seamless transition.
Configuring system settings to align with company procurement strategies.
Monitoring procurement workflows within the system, identifying bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
Troubleshooting system issues and providing timely resolution to user queries.
Analyzing procurement data to identify trends and cost-saving opportunities.
Reporting on key procurement metrics like spend analysis, supplier performance, and compliance.
Monitors and ensures compliance with the organization's policies and procedures related to the production, processing, and delivery of the procurement processing functions.
Ensures the integrity of the procurement system. Leads the training of personnel on the current system, as well as, on any upgrade related changes to maximize the accuracy and efficiency of the procurement operation activities. Initiate, improve, and create efficiencies in systems and procedures
Leads a cross-functional team consisting of procurement operations, technology support, finance, and Strategic Sourcing / procurement to launch various onboarding projects. This includes analyzing transactions and product volume with company's supplier base, defining success metrics and reporting needs for monitoring supplier performance and conducting quarterly reviews of e-commerce relationships.
Supports and educates internal customers on the correct use of the delivered functionality within procurement systems through the development and facilitation of training materials and resources.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
Liaise with and support various internal teams including Business Operations, Information Technology, Legal, Talent, Services, Finance, as well as EMEA, APJ and LATAM
Help analyze and develop procurement, corporate card and payables business and project plans including costs, milestones/schedules and staffing requirements.
Maintain great relationships with business partners and P2P peers
Foster an environment of high-quality work, team collaboration and continuous improvement
Performs monthly and quarterly internal process, IT, and SOX control reporting related to Procurement system user access roles, approval workflows, and system configuration
Coordinates relationship management for third party suppliers providing diversity reporting and denied party screening
Monitors and actions P2P Support mailbox, primary platform for Procurement system end users to request help and support with system issues
Ensuring adherence to company procurement policies and regulations within the system.
Monitoring for potential compliance risks and implementing corrective actions.
Collaborates with internal Finance team to provide standard and ad hoc reporting related to Procurement system transactions
The Manager will also assist in providing strategic goals and direction based on the vision provided by Strategic Sourcing/ Procurement leadership
Other P2P related duties, as required.
**You've got what it takes if you have.**
Bachelor's degree in business, or directly applicable experience
8-10 years of directly related experience in procurement, accounts payable, or procurement
Knowledge of Oracle I-Procurement preferred. But experience in other P2P platforms will suffice.
Strong understanding of procurement processes and best practices.
Expertise in procurement system administration, including configuration and data management.
Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
Strong communication skills to effectively interact with users and stakeholders.
Ability to train and provide support to users on system functionalities.
Experience with ERP systems and procurement modules is preferred.
Exceptional task organization and follow-up skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Comfortable working with staff at all levels in the organization
Ability to foster an environment of teamwork and collaboration
Exceptional knowledge of core business/finance process, best practices and internal controls
Strong analytical and project management skills
Organizational transformation experience
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
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Procurement Operations Admin
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1. Job Summary
The Procurement Operations Administrator plays a vital role in supporting the IT Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process by ensuring accuracy, compliance, and traceability across all procurement activities. Operating from an offshore or remote support environment, the role involves high-discipline administrative tasks such as updating trackers, filing documentation, coordinating with internal stakeholders, and supporting workflows like purchase order (PO) updates, goods receipt note (GRN) filing, and payment enablement. This role is critical for maintaining efficiency and momentum in a high-volume procurement setting.
2. Must Have Skills (Mandatory)
* 3–5 years of experience in procurement, finance, or operational administration
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, SharePoint
* Experience working with procurement trackers and digital filing systems
* Familiarity with PR/PO/GRN processes
* Strong attention to detail and adherence to process
* Excellent communication and follow-up skills
* Ability to work under general supervision and follow defined procedures
* Experience working in offshore/shared service support models
3. Good-to-have Skills (Optional)
* Experience in IT or Engineering procurement support
* Knowledge of ERP systems and digital procurement platforms
* Exposure to Trello or similar task boards
* Certifications in Office Productivity or ERP foundations
4. Qualifications & Experience
Education:
* Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field
Certifications (Preferred):
* Office Productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Office)
* ERP Foundations
Technical Proficiencies:
* Microsoft Excel, Outlook, SharePoint
* Trello or other task management platforms
* Version control and cloud-based file management systems
Core Competencies:
* Detail orientation and process discipline
* Timely and clear communication
* Ownership of task follow-up and SLA adherence
5. SFIA Mapping
SFIA Level 3 – Apply
* Applies standard procedures and practices reliably
* Escalates anomalies and issues appropriately
* Maintains data accuracy and traceability across operations
6. Performance Criteria
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
* % of documentation filed within 2 business days
* % of task board items updated on time
* % reduction in misfiled or missing records
Lead Measures:
* Daily update logs maintained
* Timely email reminders sent and acknowledged
* Volume of PO/GRN entries processed weekly
Lag Measures:
* Improved audit readiness of procurement documentation
* Fewer stakeholder escalations
* Timely completion of payment enablement tasks
7. Reporting Structure
Reports to: Assistant Manager – Budgets & Procurement (Onshore)
Coordinates with: Onshore procurement analysts, IT engineers, Finance team, Shared Procurement Services
8. Working Conditions
* Fully remote or offshore support role
* Must be available for scheduled coordination calls (UAE business hours)
* Expected to handle a high volume of tasks with discipline and accuracy
Procurement Operations Specialist
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Company Description
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At Freshworks, we build uncomplicated service software that delivers exceptional customer and employee experiences. Our enterprise-grade solutions are powerful, yet easy to use, and quick to deliver results. Our people-first approach to AI eliminates friction, making employees more effective and organizations more productive. Over 72,000 companies, including Bridgestone, New Balance, Nucor, S&P Global, and Sony Music, trust Freshworks’ customer experience (CX) and employee experience (EX) software to fuel customer loyalty and service efficiency. And, over 4,500 Freshworks employees make this possible, all around the world.
Fresh vision. Real impact. Come build it with us.
Job Description
The Procurement Operations Specialist will support the day-to-day procurement activities across all business units with a strong emphasis on indirect spend categories. This role is critical to ensuring a streamlined source-to-pay (S2P) process, compliance with procurement policies, supplier onboarding, PO management, and operational excellence. You will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including strategic sourcing, finance, IT, legal, and internal business partners, to execute purchasing requests, maintain procurement data integrity, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Execution
Process purchasing requests and convert them into Purchase Orders (POs) accurately and promptly.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, approval hierarchies, and budget validations.
Manage PO lifecycle, including changes, closures, and confirmations.
Operational Procurement Support
Support sourcing and procurement activities for all indirect categories such as IT, marketing, professional services, facilities, and HR services.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure smooth ordering processes.
Provide guidance on procurement processes and systems to end users.
Supplier Management & Enablement
Assist with new supplier onboarding, including due diligence, documentation, and system set-up.
Maintain accurate supplier records and support vendor master data management.
Serve as a liaison between stakeholders and suppliers to resolve operational issues (invoices, delivery, system-related queries).
Process Improvement & Compliance
Identify opportunities to streamline procurement workflows and reduce cycle times.
Support automation initiatives and tool implementations (, NetSuite, Graphite, Coupa).
Ensure adherence to ethical sourcing practices, internal controls, legal and external (SOX, SEC reporting) obligations.
Data Management & Reporting
Maintain accurate procurement data, including spend analytics, compliance metrics, and PO tracking.
Generate reports and dashboards to monitor procurement KPIs and drive insights for optimization.
Support audit and compliance requirements with appropriate documentation and process records.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management or a related field.
Proven track record of developing and executing successful sourcing strategies that have resulted in cost savings and value creation.
Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Proficiency in sourcing software, ERP systems, and data analysis tools.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Strong ethical standards and commitment to integrity.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience supporting global business units or shared service centers.
Familiarity with spend analytics and reporting tools.
Exposure to supplier due diligence, risk mitigation, and compliance requirements.
Prior experience in technology, SaaS, or high-growth environments.
Key Competencies:
Customer-focused mindset with a drive for operational efficiency.
Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
Agility to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
High ethical standards and strong integrity.
Additional Information
At Freshworks, we are creating a global workplace that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose, and passion irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion and ethnicity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for all and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant, richer work environment that advances the goals of our employees, communities and the business.
Procurement Operations Manager
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Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
Are you a seasoned procurement professional with a flair for leadership and a drive for continuous improvement? Do you excel in high-energy aerospace environments, where managing supplier performance and optimizing operations are key to success? If so, we have an exceptional opportunity waiting for you based at our site in Filton, Bristol
As the Procurement Operations Manager, you will take charge of supplier operational performance across a high-value supply chain, overseeing an impressive £50-100 million spend. Leading a team of talented operational buyers, you’ll ensure supplier deliveries meet and exceed performance expectations while championing continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and supply chain resilience. This is your chance to make a tangible impact in a dynamic, fast-paced industry—are you ready to rise to the challenge?
How You’ll Contribute
What You’ll Bring
To help us make a difference, you’ll bring your passion and expertise/ talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:
Essential:
Desirable:
We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. Procurement Operations Manager will have excellent organisational and verbal and non-verbal communication skills with positive can-do attitude. They will have the ability to work autonomously and also part of a wider team.
What We’ll Offer
Once you’re on board you’ll get the following perks and benefits:
As well as a competitive package we’ll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! We’ll support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That’s the beauty of being part of a global business, once you’re on board you never know where you career journey may take you!
We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
Procurement Operations Manager
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Procurement Operations Manager
This role is Office Based, Pune OfficeWe are looking for a Procurement Operations Manager . We are seeking a self-starter, strong communicator, hardworking and able to interact with management and various teams on a regular basis. This successful candidate will be focused, intelligent, dependable, and able to manage multiple tasks at the same time.
In this role you will.
Perform Procurement System Administration: Provision new user access and assign roles, creates and maintains approval workflows, creates and maintains custom workflows, creates and maintains external workflows related to service delivery partner system utilization.
Manages procurement support tickets.
Manages assignment of ServiceNow ticket distribution among the Strategic Sourcing/Procurement team and Contract Administrator team.
Manages and supports procurement system quality control of all the purchase requisition including review of category, accounting, prepaid designation, and amortization schedule.
Under minimal supervision, this position manages and administers the integrity, quality, and efficiency of the P2P system including global processes, and systems.
Oversees the production and processing of all Procurement operation tasks including but not limited to Requisition and Purchase Order processing, customer support and training, and supplier strategy and management.
Ensures that the deliverables of the procurement operations department are accurate, timely, and meet established quality and quantity customer service levels.
Implements and communicates P2P policies and procedures to department and/or regional personnel. This includes communicating updates and procedural information on functional changes to ensure departments and/or divisions comply with established corporate policies and procedures.
Managing user access and permissions within the procurement system.
Maintaining system data integrity by monitoring for errors and performing data cleansing.
Implementing system updates and upgrades, ensuring seamless transition.
Configuring system settings to align with company procurement strategies.
Monitoring procurement workflows within the system, identifying bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
Troubleshooting system issues and providing timely resolution to user queries.
Analyzing procurement data to identify trends and cost-saving opportunities.
Reporting on key procurement metrics like spend analysis, supplier performance, and compliance.
Monitors and ensures compliance with the organization’s policies and procedures related to the production, processing, and delivery of the procurement processing functions.
Ensures the integrity of the procurement system. Leads the training of personnel on the current system, as well as, on any upgrade related changes to maximize the accuracy and efficiency of the procurement operation activities. Initiate, improve, and create efficiencies in systems and procedures
Leads a cross-functional team consisting of procurement operations, technology support, finance, and Strategic Sourcing / procurement to launch various onboarding projects. This includes analyzing transactions and product volume with company’s supplier base, defining success metrics and reporting needs for monitoring supplier performance and conducting quarterly reviews of e-commerce relationships.
Supports and educates internal customers on the correct use of the delivered functionality within procurement systems through the development and facilitation of training materials and resources.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
Liaise with and support various internal teams including Business Operations, Information Technology, Legal, Talent, Services, Finance, as well as EMEA, APJ and LATAM
Help analyze and develop procurement, corporate card and payables business and project plans including costs, milestones/schedules and staffing requirements.
Maintain great relationships with business partners and P2P peers
Foster an environment of high-quality work, team collaboration and continuous improvement
Performs monthly and quarterly internal process, IT, and SOX control reporting related to Procurement system user access roles, approval workflows, and system configuration
Coordinates relationship management for third party suppliers providing diversity reporting and denied party screening
Monitors and actions P2P Support mailbox, primary platform for Procurement system end users to request help and support with system issues
Ensuring adherence to company procurement policies and regulations within the system.
Monitoring for potential compliance risks and implementing corrective actions.
Collaborates with internal Finance team to provide standard and ad hoc reporting related to Procurement system transactions
The Manager will also assist in providing strategic goals and direction based on the vision provided by Strategic Sourcing/ Procurement leadership
Other P2P related duties, as required.
You’ve got what it takes if you have…
Bachelor’s degree in business, or directly applicable experience
8-10 years of directly related experience in procurement, accounts payable, or procurement
Knowledge of Oracle I-Procurement preferred. But experience in other P2P platforms will suffice.
Strong understanding of procurement processes and best practices.
Expertise in procurement system administration, including configuration and data management.
Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
Strong communication skills to effectively interact with users and stakeholders.
Ability to train and provide support to users on system functionalities.
Experience with ERP systems and procurement modules is preferred.
Exceptional task organization and follow-up skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Comfortable working with staff at all levels in the organization
Ability to foster an environment of teamwork and collaboration
Exceptional knowledge of core business/finance process, best practices and internal controls
Strong analytical and project management skills
Organizational transformation experience
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
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Procurement Operations Manager
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Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
Are you a seasoned procurement professional with a flair for leadership and a drive for continuous improvement? Do you excel in high-energy aerospace environments, where managing supplier performance and optimizing operations are key to success? If so, we have an exceptional opportunity waiting for you based at our site in Filton, Bristol
As the Procurement Operations Manager, you will take charge of supplier operational performance across a high-value supply chain, overseeing an impressive £50-100 million spend. Leading a team of talented operational buyers, you’ll ensure supplier deliveries meet and exceed performance expectations while championing continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and supply chain resilience. This is your chance to make a tangible impact in a dynamic, fast-paced industry—are you ready to rise to the challenge?
How You’ll Contribute
What You’ll Bring
To help us make a difference, you’ll bring your passion and expertise/ talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:
Essential:
Desirable:
We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. Procurement Operations Manager will have excellent organisational and verbal and non-verbal communication skills with positive can-do attitude. They will have the ability to work autonomously and also part of a wider team.
What We’ll Offer
Once you’re on board you’ll get the following perks and benefits:
As well as a competitive package we’ll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! We’ll support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That’s the beauty of being part of a global business, once you’re on board you never know where you career journey may take you!
We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
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Procurement Operations Specialist
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The Procurement Operations Specialist will support the day-to-day procurement activities across all business units with a strong emphasis on indirect spend categories. This role is critical to ensuring a streamlined source-to-pay (S2P) process, compliance with procurement policies, supplier onboarding, PO management, and operational excellence. You will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including strategic sourcing, finance, IT, legal, and internal business partners, to execute purchasing requests, maintain procurement data integrity, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Execution
Process purchasing requests and convert them into Purchase Orders (POs) accurately and promptly.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, approval hierarchies, and budget validations.
Manage PO lifecycle, including changes, closures, and confirmations.
Operational Procurement Support
Support sourcing and procurement activities for all indirect categories such as IT, marketing, professional services, facilities, and HR services.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure smooth ordering processes.
Provide guidance on procurement processes and systems to end users.
Supplier Management & Enablement
Assist with new supplier onboarding, including due diligence, documentation, and system set-up.
Maintain accurate supplier records and support vendor master data management.
Serve as a liaison between stakeholders and suppliers to resolve operational issues (invoices, delivery, system-related queries).
Process Improvement & Compliance
Identify opportunities to streamline procurement workflows and reduce cycle times.
Support automation initiatives and tool implementations (e.g., NetSuite, Graphite, Coupa).
Ensure adherence to ethical sourcing practices, internal controls, legal and external (SOX, SEC reporting) obligations.
Data Management & Reporting
Maintain accurate procurement data, including spend analytics, compliance metrics, and PO tracking.
Generate reports and dashboards to monitor procurement KPIs and drive insights for optimization.
Support audit and compliance requirements with appropriate documentation and process records.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management or a related field.
Proven track record of developing and executing successful sourcing strategies that have resulted in cost savings and value creation.
Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Proficiency in sourcing software, ERP systems, and data analysis tools.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Strong ethical standards and commitment to integrity.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience supporting global business units or shared service centers.
Familiarity with spend analytics and reporting tools.
Exposure to supplier due diligence, risk mitigation, and compliance requirements.
Prior experience in technology, SaaS, or high-growth environments.
Key Competencies:
Customer-focused mindset with a drive for operational efficiency.
Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
Agility to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
High ethical standards and strong integrity.
Additional Information
At Freshworks, we are creating a global workplace that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose, and passion irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion and ethnicity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for all and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant, richer work environment that advances the goals of our employees, communities and the business.
Ftc - Procurement Operations
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**Reporting to - **Manager Purchase GBSS
**Shift - **Flexible
**Mode of working - **Work from office
**Travel Involved - **Nil
**Department - **Global Business Shared Service Centre of Piramal Pharma Limited
**Key Roles/Responsibilities**:
- Purchase requisition creation with correct GL code, cost center
- Purchase Order creation as per the vendors suggested by category team or site buyer
- Run Request for Quotations with vendor suggested by sites, receive quotes, compare quotes.
- Follow-up with vendors to get the order confirmation and delivery confirmation
- Resolve vendor queries through Vendor Help desk
- Work with AP team to get the invoices booked on timely basis and issue payments
- Maintain Standard Operating Procedure of in-scope processes and timely update it.
- Develop procurement related MIS to report agreed SLAs
- Work towards standardizing PR to PO process across various plants and business within PEL
- Own responsibility for day to day management of procurement related activities within the GBSS with a view ensuring timely, accurate & reliable outcomes. (as per agreed SLAs)
- Identify and promote opportunities to leverage best practices and global standards within GBSS.
- Ensure that GBSS operates within the agreed upon company policies, procedures and processes to ensure consistent and accurate Transactions processing and recommend any policy-related changes as may be necessary.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with business units/sites to ensure effective and appropriate communication occurs as required.
- Negotiations and vendor selection activities are not involved in this role
Associate Analyst, Procurement Operations
Posted 15 days ago
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Job Number # - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
**Who We Are**
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!
Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values-Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous-we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
**Title: CBS POC Team - Jr. Analyst**
**Brief introduction - Role Summary/Purpose:**
+ As a Jr. Analyst your main responsibility is to complete procurement operations activities that support the IP Procurement organization. Main activities include but are not limited to: Supplier Management, Catalog management, Supplier enablement and attending Colgate Palmolive Request System (CPRS) ticketing system.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Resolve Level 1 & 2 Ariba queries within the defined SLA
+ Assist GSSO team on technical needs
+ Initiate vendor enablement " creation, extension, block and unblock and update of supplier requests or changes to the vendor master.
+ Handle cut over of all changes to catalog production for both Internal and Punchout Ensure that catalog content is in compliance GIT standards requirements and adhere to GIT change Control process.
+ Liaise with requesters and Indirect Procurement to drive spend through preferred suppliers and drive spend through Catalogs
+ Retrigger POs to the supplier if required.
+ Process PO Changes as requested by Indirect Procurement
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Graduate with minimum 1 year of experience in supporting procurement activities
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Communication Skills : Written, verbal and Business presentations skills
+ Understanding of the procurement process desirable
+ Analytical skills and ability to perform under stress
+ Knowledge of SAP, Excel and Google sheet would be an advantage.
**Our Commitment to Inclusion**
Our journey begins with our people-developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.
**Equal Opportunity Employer**
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form ( should you require accommodation.
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