The STR Support Analyst is responsible for active processing of master data for operational and transactional purchase process (Procure to Pay Process). This role processes the upcoming procurement data in accordance to actual valid legal requirements, SOP’s, company policies and further guidelines. Overall responsibility of supporting the requester/procurement community in various applicable Source to Pay process across various Procurement Systems (SAP Ariba, SAP ECC, SAP SRM, Synertrade etc.). This role is responsible for resolving the technical issues raised as part of procure to pay process working with relevant teams for timely resolution.
Responsibilities:
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Creates and maintains vendor master data (type GLM1, GLM4, GLM6 wherever applicable) per request from business needs in accordance with company policies, governance rules and processes, eg. inSITE, ONBOARD, GTS, ICS, Legal Contracts, etc.
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Acts as the liaison person with Global Master Data team to coordinate and facilitate the creation, maintenance of type GLMA (Affiliate Vendor) data per business need.
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Creates and maintains all types of material master data (HAWA/DIEN/DOKU) per request of procurement team for timely and correct conversion of Purchase Orders, including basic, purchasing and other views wherever necessary.
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Creates and maintains material source list/purchasing info record per request of PVE/Category Manager to execute supplier strategy and contract effectiveness.
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Monitors, follow-ups and responses with the progress of all master data creation & maintenance to business requestors, to ensure timely approval and escalate when necessary.
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Maintains stakeholder relations through direct personal contact, phone, or written correspondence.
Qualifications:
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University degree desirable (BA or BS) in Business, Economics, Administration, Engineering, Commerce, Supply Chain or Procurement
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0 to 1 year of experience in related positions in the field of procurement, logistics, accounting, purchasing
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Zero to basic knowledge regarding assigned products, markets and suppliers
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Know-how & experience regarding operational purchasing processes
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Basic SAP usage knowledge (general overview, Master Data module, MM module, FI module, SRM, Ariba)
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Experience in MS Office tools & Google equivalents on advanced level
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Knowledge in SAP ARIBA /SAP SRM or equivalent is a plus
