Senior Procurement Associate

Gurgaon, Haryana, India

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to serve as a Senior Procurement Associate for our Global Sourcing and Procurement function in India. This role requires detailed understanding of Procurement cycle, Procure-to-pay (P2P) processes and proven experience with integrating business processes and policies. Candidate will collaborate with internal & external teams and management. To be a successful candidate, they need to be self-directed and comfortable working in flexible shift timings.

What You’ll Be DOING

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Perform PR-PO due diligence and effort to expedite requests.
• Perform Supplier Onboarding due diligence and support end-to-end process.
• Support management reporting and prepare ad hoc Procurement reports.
• Conduct Coupa P2P training to educate business users.
• Conduct training to onboard suppliers on Coupa Supplier Portal.
• Support User Management & Workflow maintenance activities.
• Ensure to follow Procurement policy, procedures and internal guidelines.
• Actively support Procurement Operations communication channels to provide functional support.
• Support with Procurement/Sourcing back-office activities, including SLAs, KPIs, Spend Analysis, Process Transformation and Continuous Improvement process.
• Support with Procurement/Sourcing back-office activities, including SLAs, KPIs, Spend Analysis, Process Transformation and Continuous Improvement process.
• Identify opportunities for Continuous Improvement or Innovative Business Ideas for upscaling the P2P process, generate efficiency, improve customer feedback, reduce cycle time etc.
• Ensure business continuity, support peers and team harmony.
• Closely work with stakeholders and support inclusive environment.
  
  

You will report to Senior Manager, Procurement Operations.

What You Will BRING

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

Required Skills And Abilities

• Experience of working in ERP/Procurement systems (preferably Coupa/SAP/Ariba).
• Good working experience in Procurement domain in a multinational environment will be preferred.
• Good understanding of Procurement Life Cycle and Procurement Operations activities.
• Excellent written/verbal skillset for business communications.
• Robust proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Team players with the ability to also work Self supported and responsibly.
  
  

Desired Skills And Abilities

• A knack of negotiation and influencing people.
• Bent of mind towards Process transformation and Continuous improvement.
• Post-Graduate/Certification in Procurement domain will be preferred.
  
  

Who WE Are

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

Learn more at axaxl.com

What We OFFER

Inclusion

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.

• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
• Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter
  
  

Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Total Rewards

AXA XL’s Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.

We’re committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience”, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

Our Pillars

• Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.
  
  

For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability.