Procurement Operations Sr Associate
Ever feel burnt out by bureaucracy? Us too. That's why we're changing the way we work for higher productivity, faster innovation, and better results. We call it Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO). Learn more about what DSO will mean for you in your new role here https://www.bayer.com/en/strategy/strategy
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct thorough compliance checks for purchase requests (PRs) across different value tiers, ensuring adherence to company standards and policies.
Handle PRs and POs in procurement systems (e.g., Ariba, SAP), ensuring accuracy in terms of price, quantity, and terms (like incoterms).
Assist in creating new vendors, updating vendor details, and managing vendor block/unblock requests, ensuring accurate and upto-date vendor data.
Handle approval requests from procurement systems, including payment terms, new supplier requests, and advance payments, ensuring all activities comply with company standards.
Provide support in various operational activities such as order status checks in SAP, PO reopening for necessary adjustments, and handling quotation requests to ensure the best supplier selection.
Support activities related to contracts, including amendments, extensions, and terminations, ensuring compliance and efficiency in the contracting process.
Conduct supplier risk assessments and sustainability checks, ensuring suppliers align with company standards for financial stability, compliance, operational risks, and sustainability practices.
Engage with stakeholders to understand and meet their procurement requirements effectively.
Provide administrative support, including handling queries about agreement content and taxonomy guidance.
WHO YOU ARE
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Minimum three years of experience in procurement operations or supply chain management.
Proficiency in English is required; other languages are an advantage.
Proficiency in procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience and knowledge in Strategic Sourcing.
Effective communication and collaboration, problem-solving skills, analytical skills, attention to detail, and time management.
Accountability, stakeholder management, and decision-making abilities.
Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO) PRINCIPLES:
Mission-focus: Aligning team efforts with the mission to create the most value for our customers.
Customer and Product Centricity: Placing customers and products at the core, with the support of technical expertise and efficient resource allocation.
Empowerment: Granting more decision-making power to the individuals and teams closest to the work.
Agility: Adopting faster work cycles and continual improvement through 90-day cycles.
Enabling Mindsets and Behaviors: Encouraging mindsets that are focused on delivering value and embracing empowering beliefs about people's capabilities.
VACC BEHAVIOURS: Catalyst I foster collaboration and learning across teams Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.
Architect I understand the needs of our customer I put the customer at the center of ourwork.
Coach I listen and ask questions to unlock team's full potential I co-create in networks to leverage expertise.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
Hybrid Working Style
Full time employment contact
Wide range of development opportunities
Competitive salary
Attractive benefits package
Good working conditions and comfortable working environment
The compatibility of family and career is important to us. We support flexible working time models and the option of working from home.
At Bayer we believe in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We aim to create an environment in which everybody can feel authentic, respected, and equally valued. Every day we strive to reflect our values through our people unique capabilities, self-experiences, and aspirations. We, intentionally seek diversity, to enable our people bring their fullest potential out and encourage others to likewise do so. Our company wins, when we leverage our capabilities to lead the cultural transformation in our business, positively impacting the society.
Candidates who meet the requirements based on the job profile will be considered for employment regardless of physical disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and will not be at a disadvantage if unemployed.
Application Period:
09/30/2024 - 10/09/2024
Reference Code:
830530
Division:
Enabling Functions
Location:
Costa Rica : Heredia : Heredia
Functional Area:
Procurement
Work Time:
Full Time
Employment Type:
Regular
Contact Us
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