(Hiring for a Global client)

Purchasing Specialist Role

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FUNCTION: Finance

LOCATION: Thane, India

JOB TYPE: Contract, Hybrid

GET TO KNOW YOUR AREA:

The Purchasing Specialist will play a critical role in supporting the global procurement function and executing end-to-end procurement processes. Ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services across APAC, EMEA, and NALA regions. Contribute to efficiency, compliance, and best practices in purchasing operations. Responsible for maintaining accurate supplier information, ensuring compliance with company policies, and collaborating to optimize purchasing processes which deliver a seamless experience for internal stakeholders.

YOUR MISSION WILL BE TO:

• Purchase Requisition and Purchase Order Review
• Review purchase requisitions (PRs) to ensure compliance with company policies, proper documentation, and alignment with budget allocations
• Verify purchase orders (POs) for accuracy, checking quantities, pricing, and terms against vendor agreements.
• Collaborate with requesters and approvers to resolve any discrepancies or issues in PRs and POs, ensuring timely resolution and processing.
• Monitor and report on PR and PO processing status to support the timely delivery of goods and services.
• Develop and maintain procurement-related content, including user guides, templates, and training materials, ensuring accuracy and alignment with company processes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to create and update D365 Purchase Agreements and Trade Agreements ensuring they reflect current pricing and terms
• Supplier Screening and Compliance
• Conduct due diligence and screening of suppliers to ensure they meet compliance standards and align with company values, policies, and regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of supplier compliance activities and track the status of supplier approvals and certifications.
• Vendor Master Data Administration
• Review and validate onboarding documents (vendor registration form, bank proof, tax certificates, contracts).
• Administer the creation and maintenance of vendor master data, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with master data standards.
• Process vendor onboarding requests received via approved channels (email, forms, or exception cases).
• Create, update, and maintain vendor records in ERP/vendor master systems. Collaborate with the stakeholders and support functions to ensure vendor information is accurately recorded in the procurement system.
• Enforce data standards and policies to maintain the quality, consistency and integrity of vendor records.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data discrepancies in vendor information, and support system improvements for data management processes.

ARE YOU READY FOR THE ROLE?

Main requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• 2- 4years of experience in purchasing operations, including: Familiarity with general purchasing operations and experience with handling purchase requisitions and purchase orders
• Involvement in procurement content creation and maintenance, (user guides, templates, training materials)
• Supplier screening or vendor master data management (data entry, verification and maintenance)
• Familiarity with general purchasing operations
• Strong analytical skills with keen attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience with D365 system is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and customer service skills and proven track record in problem-solving, troubleshooting and follow-up to resolve issues.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a collaborative environment.
• Languages: Fluent in both written and spoken English — essential for communication with global teams, system use, documentation, and vendor interactions. Any additional language skills would be a plus given the multiregional scope.

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About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

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Disclaimer: 
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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