Job Description

Description The main activity of a Purchasing Specialist is to fill in quotation requests received from Vodafone Operating Companies, either by getting the pricing information from existing price books or by contacting the end suppliers and follow up the end to end VPC purchasing process until the PO2 is successfully issued to the final supplier. The main tasks that the role involves will be: . Maintain pricing information in the relevant RFQs . Submit the RFQs for approval to the relevant category managers . Contact end suppliers for pricing information . Handle requests/issues regarding VPC purchasing end to end process Job Responsibility Validate RFQ/SC/PR and POs if correct process is used, provided documents are correct Maintain RFQ/SC/PR with the pricing information from existing price books Contact final suppliers for pricing information Maintain RFQ/SC/PR with the supplier info and get relevant approvals from Category Managers Follow up the end to end process starting from RFQ/SC/PR creation until PO2 is issued to the final supplier Back-up for other team members Handle requests/issues regarding RFQ/SC/PR from requestors, Category Managers, internal supporting teams Clarify pending questions with vendors, requestors, Category Managers and internal supporting teams Liaise between various internal teams during cross-functional issue resolution Working on continuous process improvement - analyze process steps and come up with proposed solutions on how to improve the quality of our work Register RFQ/SC/PR in database to enable reporting activity Approve/Reject RFQs Provide tailor-made trainings to different stakeholders Play a crucial role in delivering induction training to newcomers Regular reports and briefing on VPC documentation management in the required form and time. Preparation of accurate and timely analysis as required Regular briefing and updates of the Key Stakeholders: VPC Category Managers / VPC Operations / Local Market requestors / Regular reports and briefing on VPC documentation management in the required form and time. Education: Graduates Skills System and Process Transformation Business Partnering Governance Management Process and Performance Analytics Project and Programme Management Governance and Policy Compliance Policy and Standards Business Operations Management Communication Not a perfect fit Worried that you don\'t meet all the desired criteria exactly At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you\'re excited about this role but your experience doesn\'t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

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