Trainee PO Management

Title: Trainee SBS PO Management

Location: Hyderabad, India

Place of Work: Hyderabad

At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.

The Purchase Requisition (PR) Management Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely initiation, completion, and maintenance of purchase requisitions (PRs) in Ariba on behalf of HR/GREW team members. The role ensures that all PRs meet business, compliance, and system requirements while supporting smooth downstream processing of purchase orders (POs).

Your key responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for processing purchase requisition requests received from HR/GREW team members across regions.
• Accurately initiate and enter PRs in Ariba, ensuring all required fields are completed with correct data.
• Validate requisition details (supplier, material/service, cost center, project codes, etc.) before submission.
• Submit PRs in line with business rules, ensuring compliance with company procurement policies.
• Manage requisition rework: update/change PRs based on feedback from approvers or rejected workflows.
• Liaise with HR, PSS, Finance approvers, and Business stakeholders to resolve queries or issues.
• Ensure cycle time efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records and support reporting/metrics on requisition volumes and turnaround times.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and automation opportunities in PR management.

We offer

• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose
• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset

You bring

• Minimum bachelor’s degree (Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field).
• Basic Understanding in procurement operations, requisition management, or related functions.
• Familiarity with end-to-end purchase-to-pay (P2P) processes is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Ability to handle high transaction volumes efficiently.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills across regions.
• Problem-solving mindset with willingness to support continuous improvement.
• Collaborative team player, comfortable working in a centralized service environment.

About dsm-firmenich:

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.
Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.