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Job SummaryTo support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Specialist – GBS Procurement in Chennai

What a typical day looks like:

Work on AP challenge resolution with buyers, provide assistance in resolving blocked invoices, follow-up to ensure there are no overdue invoice pending with buyers in AP Challenge and all invoices are ready for payment before the due date.Ensure there are no Production line down due to unresolved AP challenge Ensure all invoices are blocked to current buyer and all invoices pending with old buyer are routed to current buyer as per agreed timelines. Handle escalations if any and escalate matters requiring the senior management’s attention on a timely basis Ensure timely generation and circulation of reports Ensure adherence to targets set for AP blocking clearance.Prepare Customized reports for analyzing and incorporating improvements in processes Ensure detailed process documentation in place for training new employees coming onboard Identify, recommend, and implement operational efficiencies to drive continuous improvement in avoiding and execution of challenge invoices.Schedule regular calls with top offending Suppliers and drive supplier performance improvement on invoice submission and compliance to invoice instruction letter Host Weekly/Bi-monthly Calls with AP and regularly with Buyers team to resolve any pending issues.Address issues with suppliers by involving other team for support where needed Present AP Blocked invoices for Octopus - Weekly/Bimonthly Calls with key stake holders Perform inflow analysis and take measures to reduce blocked invoices in buyer queue.Ensure NGRNI (Negative GRNI) resolution and reduce high aging from buyer queue.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

Experience in the following domains:  Supply chain management, Finance (Accounts Payable), Procurement end to end preferred.Knowledge of ERP (Preferably BAAN) Knowledge of MS office and MS outlook Excellent communication skills MANDATORYGood analytical skillsEducation: Bachelor’s DegreeExperience: 4 +yrs. Procurement / Supply Chain / FinanceMandatory Knowledge of computer software applications, MS Excel, Word & PowerPoint (PF)

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide

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Job CategoryGlobal Procurement & Supply Chain

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