Purchase Order Management & Invoice Operations - AS

Job Title: Purchase Order Management & Invoice Operations - AS Location: Pune, India Role Description The Central Ordering Team is part of the Global Procurement and partners with the TDI Chief of Staff(s), DB Sponsor(s) and PMO(s) to manage the administrative aspects of the TDI business, allowing them to focus on the delivery of their agreed targets. The Purchase Order Management & Invoice Operations Associate will bring in expertise on Ordering, Invoicing reconciliation, Docusign, and further administrative tasks worldwide. Reporting and MI expertise would be an added advantage. What we’ll offer you As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you’ll enjoy Best in class leave policy Gender neutral parental leaves 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral) Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents Accident and Term life Insurance Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above Your key responsibilities Proactively partner with stakeholders to ensure flawless execution of Purchase Order Management processes. Develop a strong understanding of the activities required to execute the Purchase Order Management function. Support Central Ordering team in providing optimum service level to the business lines supported Support ordering activities for TDI globally along with the Sourcing process chain i.e. creating purchase requests in dbBuyer (Ariba buyer), Invoice reconciliation, triggering payments and closing Purchase orders based on the organization requirements Metrics and reporting for scorecards, pipelines, SLA adherence and controls Continuously develop / implement process improvements along the chain of Ordering Management activities Support & coordination related to renewal processes for CWRs Participate in regular meetings with stakeholders, prepare and document meetings, track progress. Undertake specific functions within the relevant areas as identified for the specific divisions withing TDI. Participate in regular meetings with stakeholders, prepare and document meetings, track progress and communicate to stakeholders. Supporting with key people initiatives and communication activities within the group. Managing multiple ad hoc and short timeframe requests. Works with team members to identify areas of focus where training may improve team performance and improve ordering processes. Your skills and experience Invoice processing, Ariba Buyer, procure-to-pay (P2P), purchase requisitions, purchase orders, goods receipt, invoice reconciliation, four-eye checks, advanced Excel, SAP and S/4HANA. A good understanding of business management, procurement management and financial governance processes is desirable. Experienced use of MS Project and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.) is required. Proven experience in coordinating with internal stakeholders (Business / COO / Finance/ Compliance teams) Knowledge of SAP Ariba Buyer or a similar procurement management tool is preferred. Ability to work within virtual global teams in a matrix organization and across all levels of management and staff Solution-oriented attitude with the ability to identify and structure issues, conduct accurate analysis and socialize recommendations with the team. Strong organizational skills, ability to work against tight deadlines with a high level of accuracy Very good English language skills required (verbal & written), good German is appreciated but not mandatory 8-10 years of experience in a similar role is required. Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs. How we’ll support you Training and development to help you excel in your career Coaching and support