French Procurement Specialist1. Purchase Requisition (PR) Management- Review incoming PRs for accuracy, completeness, and approval status.- Validate specifications, quantities, cost centers, and sourcing requirements.- Coordinate with requesters to resolve discrepancies or missing information.2. Purchase Order (PO) Creation- Convert approved PRs into POs in the ERP system (SAP).- Ensure correct pricing, tax codes, delivery terms, payment terms, and vendor details.- Validate budget availability before PO creation (if applicable).- Release POs based on authorization matrix and company policies.3. Vendor Coordination- Liaise with suppliers regarding quotations, order confirmations, and delivery schedules.- Follow up with vendors to ensure timely acceptance of POs.- Maintain strong supplier relationships and support vendor onboarding when required.4. Compliance & Documentation- Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, audit standards, and regulatory requirements.- Maintain complete and accurate documentation for PRs, POs, and vendor communication.- Support audits by providing procurement-related records.5. Process Monitoring & Issue Resolution- Track PO status and resolve issues such as:- Incorrect PR/PO details- Pricing mismatches- Rejected POs- Delivery delays- Collaborate with AP teams for invoice matching issues (GR/IR resolution).6. Reporting & Performance Tracking- Generate daily/weekly/monthly reports on PR-to-PO cycle times, open PRs, open POs, and vendor performance.- Identify bottlenecks and suggest process improvements to shorten procurement cycle time.7. Stakeholder Management- Work closely with finance, requesters, sourcing teams, warehouse/logistics, and suppliers.- Provide status updates and respond to internal procurement-related queries.Skills & QualificationsRequired Skills- Expert in French- Strong understanding of PR-to-PO workflow and procurement principles.- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP MM, Ariba).- Excellent communication and coordination skills.- Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset.- Ability to work in fast-paced environments with multiple stakeholders.Preferred Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Commerce, or related field.- Knowledge of sourcing practices and vendor management.- Exposure to P2P/Procure-to-Pay operations.
