Associate - Special Purchase Price NA

The primary responsibility of Associate Global SPQ is to ensure the renewal of SPQ’s is uploaded into the ERP System for defined countries based on the analysis and review as per the pricing policies. Publishing SPQ Scheduled and Ad hoc Reports. You will work closely with our Suppliers, Country Managers and Business Partners to get the renewal of SPQ on time and provide accurate and timely reports on the renewal.

Roles and Responsibility

• Extract SPQ information from various sources such as SAP, Databases, and Internal systems to publish Scheduled / Ad hoc reports.
• Responsible for sharing the expiring SPQ conditions with Suppliers and get renewal price on time.
• Responsible for Quality Control and Quality Audit for SPQ Process.
• Scheduled and Ad hoc Report Preparation.
• Renegotiation of Rejected SPQ based on LTM performance.
• Conduct Best Practice Sharing sessions.
• Responsible for Error and Escalation root cause analysis and action plan implementation.

• Responsible for loading SPQ conditions from Supplier into SAP based on Pricing Policy.

• Attend meetings with suppliers, be a solution provider, send minutes and follow-up on action plan within the agreed time.
• Ensure tasks/reports are delivered on time and in a clear and concise format.
• First Contact Resolution to our Suppliers and Requestors.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations when handling sensitive information.

Key Skillset

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Power Query, Power BI, is an added advantage.
• Ability to think analytically, critical thinking skills and quantitative skills.
• Diligence and a natural aptitude for numbers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and business acumen.
• Customer-centric and an Ambitious Person attitude.
• Manage time and priorities – set timelines, coordinate tasks for yourself and with others.
• Apply teamwork skills to a range of situations and ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels.
• More than 1 year of experience for Associate. Relevant experience is an added advantage (bachelor’s / master’s degree)
• Flexible working in Shifts is a Mandate. Also Work from Office/Hybrid Model of Work.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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