Location- Hyderabad

Job model – Hybrid

Shift :EMEA

Purpose of the job

The Purchase Assistant is responsible for executing purchasing transactions, in such a way that products and services are delivered in time and within the specified (commercial and technical) conditions.

Monitors the operational purchasing process and initiates optimization opportunities.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Cusotmers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authencity is celebrated.

Key Responsibilities :

Ordering and non-compliant invoice handling and follow-up:

• Responsible for all requisition/shopping cart and purchase order processing, interaction with requisitioners and BGs to identify required need
• Responsible for creation of year-orders according to the right standard
• Handling of PO responses. Monitoring and follow up on open PO responses
• Monitoring and follow-up on open items where goods receipt is missing.Handling of non-compliant invoices

Responsible for maintaining and increasing the gatekeeping standard (guidance to correct channel and vendor selection)

• – Is this not performed by requisitioners ????

Create and change vendor master data

• -Done by MDM Team

Customer connect:

• Ticket handling from vendors and internal customers regarding purchase orders and invoices
• P2P complaint handling: solve low impact, escalate high impact complaints. Provide reporting input to relevant stakeholders for evaluation (e.g. supplier performance towards Sourcing)
• Escalate medium and high issues to SPOC within PSS

Continuous Improvement & Innovation:

• Initiate improvements within PSS and to TS – Done by Global Continuous Team. PAs can contribute or identify the area where the improvement project needs to be initiated

You Bring

• Higher or medium educational graduate level
• Good knowledge of the English language oral and written and local languages is advantage (e.g. German, French, Spanish or Chinese)
• Good knowledge of processes and systems in the functional P2P area (purchasing and accounts payable)
• Experience in P2P processes being purchasing and/or accounts payables (3-6 years)
• Commercial education and mindset
• Proven track record in dealing with P2P systems

We Bring

• A team of diverse employees who aren’t afraid to think outside of the box.
• A truly global and collaborative team that cares about the experience of our employees.
• The encouragement you need to develop and achieve personal growth.
• A role that is crucial on projects and allows you to build your brand.
• A caring and supportive environment where you’re empowered to grow and share your ideas.

The application process

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. For further information, please contact Kubra Ali Khan, Talent Acquisition (kubra.ali-khan@dsm-firmenich.com)

Equal Opportunities Commitment

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse worforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, ethnicity,national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds ,genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process.Should you need assistance , and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

About dsm-firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

Agency Statement

Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency’s fees, percentages or similar