Procurement Vendor Associate
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About the role
The Procurement Vendor Associate is responsible for managing vendor master data and supporting procurement operations by creating, maintaining, and updating vendor records in SAP and related systems. This role ensures vendor data integrity, compliance with internal controls, and timely execution of vendor onboarding and maintenance activities. It also supports carrier setup, banking verification, and raw material documentation follow-up to enable smooth sourcing and payment processes.
Key responsibilities
- Support Raw Material Regulatory in the Collection and follow-up on raw material documentation from vendors (enabled by TraceGains), coordinating with RM Regulatory and RD&A teams for approvals and compliance.
- Initiate and create vendor records for Direct Material and indirect Vendors.
- Raise changes on existing vendor records for direct and indirect vendors, including contract details and pickup locations.
- Maintain Vendor RecordsPerform vendor follow-up for banking verification to ensure compliance and timely activation.
- Manage carrier setup by adding SCAC codes to UKMS tables for logistics partners
Qualifications and skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred
- 0–3 years in SAP and vendor onboarding processes
- Advanced English proficiency required
Summary
Manage vendor data, support procurement operations, and ensure compliance in SAP.
Job title
Procurement Vendor Associate
Experience level
0-3 years
Minimum experience
0+ years exp
Industry
food and beverage
Location requirements
Remote work allowed; no specific location required.
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
United States