Purchasing Associate

Job Description

Job Summary

If you're a Purchasing Associate based in India, who has experience in Procurement or Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations including procurement activities such as Purchase Order (PO) creation, GR processing, or supplier query management and strong knowledge of procurement tools such as SAP EEC, SAP S4 Hana, Ariba and Service Now, you might be seeing an opportunity that others aren't. Here, you have the freedom to use your expertise to improve something vital to all of our lives – food. With structured career development, a role with us can take your career to the next level.

Join us and make an impact to be proud of – for food, people and the planet.

What You Will Do

• Execute transactional, replenishment activities in line with sourcing strategies and Ensures process compliance.
• Create Purchase Orders basis approved Purchase Requisitions in agreement with the Purchasing Policy guidelines laid down by the Organization from time to time.
• Order Confirmation with Suppliers for Critical Items only.
• GRIR Reconciliation for the Indirect Purchases and ensure set targets are met.
• House Keeping of the Aged Purchase Orders as per the guidelines defined by the Organization.
• Resolve invoice queries in a timely manner emanating from the internal/external (CG) stake holders.
• Comply with global supplier management processes and stay updated on process development.
• Update Supply Manager and key stakeholders on operational purchasing issues and share best practices.
• Feedback system issues to the relevant supplier management responsible contact.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Communicate updates and new developments to relevant key stakeholders.
• Monitor operational dashboard KPIs/Metric: plan and drive actions to achieve targets.
  
  

Profile Description

We believe you have

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in any discipline
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Working knowledge of any foreign Asian language is an added advantage.
• Personal & Functional Qualifications:
• Action oriented.
• Assertive
• Ability to work under deadlines.
• Team Player
• Proactive communication
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-border stakeholders.
• Minimum 1-5 years of relevant experience
• Well versed in SAP ECC and S4 Hana
• Working knowledge of Ariba would be added advantage.
• Supplier Management Process Knowledge
  

We Offer

We Offer You

• A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
• A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
• An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
• Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements
  
  

Apply Now

If you are inspired to be part of our promise to protect what's good; for food, people, and the planet, apply through our careers page at https://jobs.tetrapak.com/.

This job posting expires on 30/09/2026.

If you have any questions about your application, please contact Dipali Moray.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive, an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference, celebrate people for who they are, and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide.

Dipali Moray