Associate - Special Purchase Price NA

The primary job responsibility of an Associate Global SPQ is to ensure the renewal of SPQ’s are uploaded into the ERP System for defined countries based on the analysis and review as per the pricing policies. You will work closely with our Suppliers, Country Managers and Business Partners to get the renewal of SPQ on time and provide accurate and timely reports on the renewal.

Roles and Responsibility

• Extract pricing information from various sources such as SAP, Databases, and Internal systems.
• Responsible for sharing the expiring SPQ conditions with Suppliers and get renewal price on time.
• Responsible for Quality Control and Quality Audit for SPQ Process.
• Quarterly and Monthly Report Preparation

• Responsible for loading SPQ conditions from Supplier into SAP based on Pricing Policy.

• Attend meetings with suppliers, be a solution provider, send minutes and follow-up on action plan within the agreed time.
• Renegotiation of Rejected SPQ based on LTM performance.
• Ensure tasks/reports are delivered on time and in a clear and concise format.
• Effective communication skills to convey information clearly and concisely.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations when handling sensitive information.

Key Skillset

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Power Query, is an added advantage.
• Ability to think analytically, critical thinking skills and quantitative skills.
• Diligence and a natural aptitude for numbers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and business acumen.
• Customer-centric and an Ambitious Person attitude.
• Manage time and priorities – set timelines, coordinate tasks for yourself and with others.
• Apply teamwork skills to a range of situations and ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels.
• Flexible to work in Shifts is a Mandate. Also Work from Office/Hybrid Model of Work.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
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EEO Statement:

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By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation