WERE RECRUITING
Richemont is seeking a detail-oriented and proactivePurchasing Specialist to join our Asia Pacific team in Hong Kong. In this role you will be instrumental in managing and supporting the purchase-to-pay (P2P) process for our Asia Pacific entities optimizing procurement operations to ensure continuous improvement.
The Purchasing Specialist will need to show good knowledge of procurement principles. Develop effective working relationships with Procurement (Sourcing) teams Finance stakeholders and vendors and seek opportunities to foster collaboration.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Support vendor maintenance:
- Oversee the vendor request process in the SAP system including the creation modification and extension of vendor master data adhering to all applicable policies.
- Well coordination and follow-up with external vendors and internal requestors to gather necessary information to ensure the requests are processed through timely. Conduct due diligence as required.
- Ensure all documentation provided by vendors and requestors is complete and meets Richemonts requirements.
- Track and update the status of vendor maintenance requests proactively following up on outstanding approvals and informing stakeholders upon completion.
Control and compliance in indirect purchase:
- Drive excellence in purchase order process including the creation and modification of SAP Purchase Orders monitoring the approval process and ensuring compliance with procurement policies (e.g. bidding preferred suppliers).
- Work independently and manage business requests in a timely manner. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure Purchase Orders are accurate and up-to-date with complete records. Request updated or missing documentation as needed.
- Review high value purchase orders for compliance with procurement policies.
- Identify potential risks escalate instances of non-compliance as appropriate.
- Assist in the annual vendor review process.
Support employees in the purchase-to-pay process:
- Provide guidance and support to internal requestors on P2P processes promoting best practices.
- Ensure P2P process consistency to enhance stakeholders satisfaction.
- Assist in compliance reporting and monitoring performance. Undertake ad-hoc projects as required.
- Ability to deal with a wide range of stakeholders.
YOUR PROFILE
Education
- Degree holder in business administration procurement or related fields
Experience
- 3 years experience in Business Administration Supply Chain Procurement or Purchasing preferably gained within a multinational company environment.
- You are an expert in SAP modules Purchase Order and Supplier Management and Microsoft software (Teams SharePoint).
Languages
- Fluency in English and Chinese (Mandarin) is essential. Knowledge of other Asian languages is a plus.
Required Experience:
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