Procurement Specialist at Nielsen

Pune, Maharashtra, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Procurement, Supply ChainIndustries

Requirements

Extensive operational purchasing skills – 3+ years
Negotiation skills
Sound command of Ariba (or equivalent End To End Source To Pay systems as alternative – Ariba, Ivalua, etc.)
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
Very good understanding of customer services landscape
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong computer skills and proficient use of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Language skills necessary to complete the role – proficiency in English

Responsibilities

Accountable for operational procurement processes from purchase requisitions (PRs) to order confirmation
Check purchase requisitions for completeness of specifications according to pre-defined compliance and quality criteria
Clarify differences between purchase orders (POs), delivered quantities and invoices in close cooperation with Procurement and Finance departments and amend/change purchase order data in the system if necessary
Conduct suppliers’ communication and send required documents as part of the procurement process
Ensure compliance to Procurement Guideline, along mandatory tools and in accordance with internal approval guidelines
Process requests for creation and continuous maintenance of new or change of existing supplier master data
Perform due diligence checks as part of the supplier onboarding process
Act as first level of support for business stakeholders for any queries related to the end-to-end Purchase-To-Pay process
Focus on operational excellence and process standardization, while raising and executing continuous improvement initiatives
Execute various Procurement reports and analyze data, draw insights and take corrective actions or generate improvement ideas from the data
Support key areas of the wider Source-To-Pay process when needed – contracting and tendering, supplier enablement, development of buying channels and system related content (catalogues, internal forms, etc.)
Support Procurement projects or non-operational tasks and activities as required and in accordance with strategic priorities
Promote Procurement compliance within the business stakeholders
Apply a customer-centric approach in the regular day to day interactions with business requestors
Effectively communicate and liaise with stakeholders and 3rd parties
Coach junior team members

Skills

SAP Ariba

Procure-to-Pay

Purchase Requisitions

Purchase Orders

Supplier Management

Due Diligence

Procurement Compliance

Process Standardization

Operational Excellence

Nielsen

Global measurement and data analytics provider

About Nielsen

Nielsen provides measurement and data analytics services to help businesses understand consumers and markets globally. The company operates through two main divisions: Nielsen Global Media, which offers reliable metrics for the media and advertising industries, and Nielsen Global Connect, which supplies consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers with actionable insights about the marketplace. Nielsen combines its proprietary data with other sources to give clients a comprehensive view of current trends and future opportunities. With a presence in over 100 countries, Nielsen aims to support companies in making informed decisions to drive innovation and growth.

Town of Clarkstown, New YorkHeadquarters

1963Year Founded

$45.1MTotal Funding

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, ConsultingIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Risks

Competition from digital-native analytics firms threatens Nielsen's market share.

Privacy regulations may impact Nielsen's data collection capabilities.

Private equity acquisition could lead to strategic shifts misaligned with client needs.

Differentiation

Nielsen offers comprehensive cross-platform measurement solutions, including mobile media markets.

The Diverse Media Equity program elevates diverse-owned media companies' visibility.

Nielsen Impact Score evaluates marketing value of university athletic programs.

Upsides

Acquisition of Telephia enhances Nielsen's mobile media measurement capabilities.

Partnerships with P&G and NMSDC support diverse media representation.

Collaboration with TikTok improves digital audience measurement services.

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