Job Description

Job requisition ID :: 82753
Date: May 26, 2025
Location: Hyderabad
Designation: Lead Senior Associate
Entity:
Lead Senior Associate will be responsible for ensuring completion of delivery of day-to-day transactions and activities within Procurement function (for e.g.,

Invoice Processing, Vendor Management, Travel & Expense Management, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, PO Processing (Creation and placement),

Change Request, Management Reporting, Analysis, Customer Support / Vendor Support - Voice calling, Supplier Sourcing and Research, Supplier Selection and Negotiation)

Key responsibilities for the Lead Senior Associate will include:

Performance and day-to-day delivery of Procurement processes, sub-processes, activities, and transactions Leadership of junior Procurement team members (~10 to 20 team members)

2) Principal Accountabilities

Primary Responsibilities

Supporting Actions

Service Delivery

Knowledge to perform and deliver one or more of the following Procurement activities:

Invoice Processing

o Invoice Processing, review, and processing of vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner


o Invoice matching


o Experience with 3-way matching

Purchasing / PO Creation

o Purchasing Confirmation


o Purchase order creation and placement


o Purchase order enter, update, approval


o Purchasing PO Discrepancy Resolution


o New Item Request Process


o Change Item Request Process


o Customer Service Requests


o Vendor Management including Issue Resolution

Customer Service

o Customer Service Requests


o Customer support / vendor support (Voice Calling)


o Customer Service Follow-ups


o Invoice pre-processing (Receiving)

Vendor Management

o Responding to vendor inquiries and resolution of discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.


o Maintaining positive relationships with vendors to facilitate smooth transactions.


o Reconciling statements and resolving discrepancies with vendors


o Supplier selection and negotiation


o Supplier sourcing and research

Travel and Expense Management

o Reviewing and processing employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies.


o Verifying receipts and reconciling expense claims with supporting documentation.

Accounts Payable

o Maintain accurate and organized records of accounts payable transactions.


o Assist in month-end closing activities related to accounts payable.

Provide necessary documentation and reports for financial reporting. Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting principles, and relevant regulations. Stay informed about changes in accounting standards and best practices in Procurement function

People Management

Build relationships with internal and client stakeholders. Resource & performance management for reporting team Actively drive hiring of junior practitioners Client interfacing skills

Support to Senior Leadership


Support Senior Leadership (as required) in areas such as:

Operational Excellence Process Improvements Change Management Governance and Reporting Management Reporting

3) Attributes Required

Qualifications

B. Com / BBA / BMS or similar three-year graduate course

M.Com / CA Inter / CWA / CMA

Experience

6-10 years of previous work experience Intermediate / working knowledge of Procurement processes and applications. Excellent team management and client stakeholder management skills Effective communication, problem solving and analytical skills Experience in MS Office and other computer applications (preferred) Prior experience in BPO sector (preferred) B. Com / BBA / BMS or similar three-year graduate course * M.Com / CA Inter / CWA / CMA