Job Overview
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Associate/Senior Associate – Vendor Onboarding to join our Procurement Operations team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Vendor Management, SAP MM, SaaS-based Procurement Platforms, MS Office, reporting, and stakeholder coordination. The role will be responsible for managing end-to-end vendor onboarding activities, coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders, ensuring compliance, and driving process efficiency through data analysis and reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
Vendor Onboarding & Management
Manage end-to-end vendor onboarding processes, including document
collection, verification, due diligence, and system registration.
Coordinate with vendors through calls, emails, and meetings to ensure timely
completion of onboarding requirements.
Ensure vendor master data accuracy and compliance with organizational
policies.
Support vendor lifecycle management activities, including updates and
maintenance of vendor records.
SAP & Procurement Operations:
Work extensively on SAP MM and SaaS-based procurement platforms for vendor
onboarding and master data management.
Coordinate between procurement, finance, compliance, and business teams to
facilitate smooth onboarding.
Resolve onboarding-related issues and provide operational support to
stakeholders.
Dashboard & Reporting
Develop and maintain management dashboards, MIS reports, and performance
trackers using MS Excel and other reporting tools.
Analyze onboarding metrics and generate actionable insights for management.
Monitor onboarding turnaround times and identify opportunities for process
improvement.
Stakeholder Management
Collaborate with internal business stakeholders to understand onboarding
requirements and provide timely support.
Maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal teams.
Ensure effective communication and follow-up with all stakeholders to achieve
onboarding targets.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
Graduate/Postgraduate in Business Administration, Commerce, Supply Chain
Management, or related field.
Minimum 2+ years of experience in Vendor Onboarding, Procurement
Operations, Supplier Management, or SAP MM.
Hands-on experience with SAP MM and SaaS Procurement Platforms.
Strong proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting
tools.
Experience in dashboard development, MIS reporting, and data analysis.
Key Skills:
Vendor Onboarding & Supplier Management
SAP MM
SaaS Procurement Platforms
Advanced MS Excel & MS Office
Dashboard Development & Reporting
Vendor Communication & Coordination
Stakeholder Management
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
Process Improvement
Time Management & Multitasking
Competencies:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
Results-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
High attention to detail and commitment to process compliance.
Preferred Experience
Experience working in procurement shared services or vendor master
management environments.
Exposure to compliance, audit, and supplier due diligence processes.
Knowledge of procurement-to-pay (P2P) processes and vendor governance
frameworks.