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Procurement Operations Associate

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Accenture

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Logistics
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Gurgaon

AI generated summary

  • You should have any graduation, 1-3 years of experience, strong Excel & PowerPoint skills, and be willing to work US CST hours, including all shifts, with knowledge of Oracle Procurement & SAP Ariba.
  • You will process requisitions, manage post-PO activities, handle invoice discrepancies, maintain records, communicate with teams and vendors, and support client relations while meeting deadlines.

Requirements

  • Any Graduation
  • 1 to 3 years
  • Very Strong Excel, PowerPoint skills
  • Primary - Work from office as per US CST time - 7 PM to 4 AM (8 PM to 5 PM - Daylight savings)
  • Secondary - Agree to work in all shifts
  • Oracle Procurement
  • Power BI
  • Oracle
  • SAP Ariba
  • Oracle Isupplier

Responsibilities

  • Process requisitions for clients, verifying completeness and accuracy, obtaining approvals following established workflows, and creating purchase orders as per SLAs and KPIs
  • Manage post-PO activities for clients, including tracking orders, monitoring shipments, and expediting deliveries when necessary or as per SLA
  • Assist with invoice exception processing for clients, identifying discrepancies, and escalating issues for resolution as per SLAs
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation for all procurement activities related to clients
  • Support the Team Lead with client communication and maintaining positive relationships
  • Manage and update the SOPs and learning log
  • Communicate effectively with internal teams and external vendors to facilitate smooth client experience
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality
  • Very Strong Excel, Powerpoint skills
  • Work from office as per US CST time - 7 PM to 4 AM (8 PM to 5 PM - Daylight savings)
  • Agree to work in all shifts
  • In this role you are required to solve routine problems, largely through precedent and referral to general guidelines
  • Your expected interactions are within your own team and direct supervisor
  • You will be provided detailed to moderate level of instruction on daily work tasks and detailed instruction on new assignments
  • The decisions that you make would impact your own work
  • You will be an individual contributor as a part of a team, with a predetermined, focused scope of work
  • Please note that this role may require you to work in rotational shifts

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Procurement Operations Associate.

What are the qualifications required for this role?

Any graduation is required for this role.

How many years of experience are needed for this position?

1 to 3 years of experience are needed for this position.

What are the primary responsibilities of a Procurement Operations Associate?

The primary responsibilities include processing requisitions, managing post-PO activities, handling invoice exception processing, and maintaining accurate records for procurement activities.

What skills are essential for this position?

Essential skills include strong attention to detail, excellent communication and organizational skills, a commitment to quality, and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

What tools and platforms will be used in this role?

Tools and platforms include Oracle Procurement, Power BI, Oracle SAP Ariba, and Oracle Isupplier.

What is the work schedule for this position?

The primary schedule is from 7 PM to 4 AM CST, with adjustments during daylight savings time.

Is the role primarily based in the office or remote?

The role is primarily office-based, following the specified working hours.

Will there be opportunities for career growth in this position?

Yes, there can be opportunities for career growth as you develop your skills and experience in procurement operations.

Are there any shifts involved in this role?

Yes, this role may require you to work in rotational shifts.

What type of relationship will I manage with clients?

You will support the Team Lead with client communication and maintain positive relationships with clients.

Will I be working independently or as part of a team?

You will be an individual contributor as part of a team, with a focused scope of work.

How will decisions made in this role impact my work?

The decisions you make will primarily impact your own work tasks and responsibilities.

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Mission & Purpose

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud, and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations Services, and Accenture Song—all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners, and communities.

Culture & Values

  • Client Value Creation

    Enabling clients to become high-performance businesses and creating long-term relationships by being responsive and relevant and by consistently delivering value.

  • One Global Network

    Leveraging the power of global insight, relationships, collaboration and learning to deliver exceptional service to clients wherever they do business

  • Respect for the Individual

    Valuing diversity and unique contributions, fostering a trusting, open and inclusive environment and treating each person in a manner that reflects Accenture’s values.

  • Best People

    Attracting, developing and retaining the best talent for our business, challenging our people, demonstrating a “can-do” attitude and fostering a collaborative and mutually supportive environment.

  • Integrity

    Being ethically unyielding and honest and inspiring trust by saying what we mean, matching our behaviors to our words and taking responsibility for our actions.

  • Stewardship

    Fulfilling our obligation of building a better, stronger and more durable company for future generations, protecting the Accenture brand, meeting our commitments to stakeholders, acting with an owner mentality, developing our people and helping improve communities and the global environment.

Benefits

  • Medical coverage

    Employees have a choice of national plans (PPO, EPO, HDHP) covering a wide range of medical services and prescription drugs.

  • Parental leave

    16 weeks paid maternity leave for birth parents. 8 weeks paid time off for other parents

  • Flexible work arrangements

    Flexible work arrangements help employees achieve work/life balance while also meeting Accenture’s business needs.

  • Paid time off

    PTO encompasses traditional vacation time along with paid sick leave; days vary based on level and tenure from 17 to 27 per year.

  • Holidays

    We provide 8 paid standard holidays and 2 culture days (for any days you choose), in addition to the PTO program.

  • Life Insurance

    Accenture provides you with a basic level of coverage and you can purchase more coverage for yourself and your family.