# Job Description: Procurement & Sourcing Operations Associate

**Job Code:** 432209\

**Location:** Bangalore\

**Experience:** 2–5 Years\

**Band:** BPO 1/2\

**Salary:** Up to ₹7 LPA\

**Education:** Minimum 15 years of regular, full-time education (10+2+3)

## Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Procurement & Sourcing Operations Associate to support procurement operations, purchase order management, vendor master data maintenance, invoice verification, and supplier coordination. The ideal candidate should have a good understanding of sourcing and procurement processes, experience working with ERP systems, and strong analytical and communication skills.

## Key Responsibilities

- Review and validate purchase requisitions and master data requests for accuracy and completeness.

- Create, process, amend, issue, and track purchase orders in accordance with procurement policies and procedures.

- Maintain and update vendor, customer, and pricing master data in ERP systems.

- Coordinate with suppliers, buyers, requesters, and internal stakeholders to resolve procurement-related queries.

- Follow up with vendors on purchase order acknowledgements, pending deliveries, payment advice, and order status.

- Monitor purchase orders and escalate delivery delays, order discrepancies, and supplier-related issues.

- Support goods receipt-related activities and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to resolve discrepancies.

- Follow up on purchase requisition approvals to ensure timely processing.

- Perform vendor invoice verification, processing, and tracking, ensuring accurate documentation and timely resolution of discrepancies.

- Identify and report policy violations, process deviations, and data inconsistencies to the appropriate stakeholders.

- Ensure procurement transactions and master data are accurate, complete, and updated within defined timelines.

- Maintain compliance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and turnaround time (TAT) requirements.

- Prepare and maintain procurement records, reports, and supporting documentation.

- Contribute to continuous process improvement, operational efficiency, and service quality.

## Required Skills and Qualifications

- 2–5 years of relevant experience in sourcing, procurement operations, purchase order management, invoice processing, or vendor data management.

- Good understanding of procurement and purchasing processes.

- Experience coordinating with domestic and international suppliers and customers.

- Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as **Oracle or Coupa**; SAP knowledge is preferred.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

- Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and coordination skills.

- Ability to manage multiple requests, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

- Understanding of procurement policies, process compliance, and SLA-driven operations.

## Educational Requirements

- Minimum 15 years of regular, full-time education (10+2+3).

- A bachelor's degree in any relevant discipline is preferred.

## Eligibility Criteria

- Former TCS employees are not eligible to apply.

- PAN and Date of Birth (DOB) are mandatory for profile creation.

## Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in procurement operations, purchase order processing, supplier coordination, invoice verification, and ERP-based master data management. They should be organized, detail-oriented, and capable of delivering accurate and timely results while maintaining compliance with procurement procedures and service standards.

**Interested candidates** with relevant sourcing and procurement experience, strong communication skills, and exposure to Oracle, Coupa, or SAP are encouraged to apply.

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