Associate – Commodity Sourcing

Job Title: Associate – Commodity Sourcing

Location: Kirloskar Business Park in Bengaluru Karnataka

Department: CSMO

Reporting To: General Manager – Commodity Sourcing

About the Role

This is an entry-level role within the raw material procurement team focused on

ensuring timely and accurate processing of Purchase Orders (POs) and supporting end-

to-end procurement operations. The role involves significant coordination with internal

stakeholders vendors and plants along with maintaining strong MIS and system

accuracy (SAP/ERP). The incumbent will contribute to seamless procurement execution

and material availability.

Roles & Responsibilities

Procurement & PO Management

Prepare verify and process Purchase Orders (POs) based on indents received

from plants

Upload and manage PO approvals in the system and procurement portals

Support vendor costing collection and comparison for procurement decisions

Ensure timely PO clearance and accuracy in documentation

Coordination & Execution

Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Logistics Quality Finance

R&D and Production for smooth procurement execution

Liaise with plants and vendors to ensure timely material availability

Follow up with vendors for timely dispatch and delivery of materials

Manage replacement of rejected or defective materials in coordination with

relevant stakeholders

Vendor & Master Data Management

Support new vendor onboarding including documentation and system updates

Create and maintain vendor codes and item (material) codes in the system Update and manage MDM (Master Data Management) for procurement-related

records

Systems & Process Adherence

Work on SAP for PO creation tracking and invoicing alignment

Participate in procurement workflows (e.g. ARIBA or similar platforms)

Ensure compliance with procurement processes and system protocols

MIS & Reporting

Maintain and publish daily/weekly MIS reports on PO status and procurement

activities

Track key metrics such as pending POs approval delays and fulfillment

timelines

Maintain trackers and dashboards for end-to-end procurement visibility

Identify bottlenecks discrepancies and delays through data analysis

Provide data inputs to support operational and planning decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce ( preferred)

Profile

2-3 years of relevant experience in procurement supply chain or MIS roles

Familiarity with procurement operations and coordination-heavy roles

Exposure to ERP systems and vendor coordination is advantageous

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on experience with SAP (mandatory)

Exposure to procurement platforms such as ARIBA or similar tools

Prior experience or internship in FMCG / manufacturing setup

Understanding of master data management (MDM) processesSkills & Competencies Required

MIS & Data Management: Strong ability to track organize and interpret

operational data

Excel (Core Skill): Ability to manage datasets build trackers and create basic

dashboards

ERP Knowledge: Working familiarity with SAP and procurement systems

Stakeholder Coordination: Strong follow-up and collaboration skills across

teams and vendors

Attention to Detail: High accuracy in PO processing and data management

Communication:

o Good spoken and written English

o Ability to interact effectively with internal teams and external vendors

Execution Focus: Strong ownership of timelines and ability to manage multiple

tasks

Key Success Metrics

Timeliness and accuracy of PO processing

Efficiency in vendor and stakeholder coordination

Quality and reliability of MIS reporting

Reduction in delays discrepancies and process gaps

System Accuracy

y

Required Skills:

Purchase Orders (POs) Procurement Operations Vendor Coordination SAP ERP ARIBA Master Data Management (MDM) MIS Data Management Excel Stakeholder Coordination Attention to Detail Communication Timeliness Reporting Data Analysis Material Availability