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Country

Bulgaria

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Finance

We show the world what people want.

Join GfK and help us shape tomorrow. As an NIQ company, we are the world's leading consumer intelligence firm, delivering the Full View™ on consumer behavior. We work to enable manufacturers and retailers better understand what consumers really want. Our name has inspired trust for over 89 years because we take pride in discovering new pathways to sustainable growth for our clients, our people, and our planet.

We are always looking for open-minded people who will grow with us, push boundaries, and pioneer disruptive methods in market research, data science, technology, and AI. If you share this passion to drive things forward and the integrity to insist on doing things the right way, we'll equip you to take your future into your own hands and play a leading role in our story.

Job Description

Purpose of the Role:

  • The position is responsible to deliver operational procurement services to NIQ legal entities by ensuring effective and efficient performance of operational procure-to-pay processes (source to pay as future option) and tasks, supported by procurement systems (SAP Ariba, SRM) and in accordance with agreed SLAs with the business. In addition, the position should be highly focused on operational excellence and process standardization, while raising continuous improvement initiatives and supports projects (processes and operational savings).

You will:

  • Is accountable for the operational procurement processes of the procurement organization from purchase requisitions (PRs) / shopping carts (SCs) to order confirmation.
  • Checks purchase requisitions for completeness of specifications according to pre-defined compliance and quality criteria.
  • Clarifies differences between purchase orders (POs), delivered quantities and invoices in close cooperation with Procurement and Finance departments and amends/ changes to purchase order data in the system if necessary.
  • Conducts suppliers’ communication and sends required documents as part of the procurement process.
  • Ensures compliance to Procurement Guideline, along mandatory tools and in accordance with internal approval guidelines.
  • Processes 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.
  • Acts as first level of support for business stakeholders for any queries related to the end-to-end Purchase-To-Pay process.
  • Is highly focused on operational excellence and process standardization, while raising and executing continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Executes various Procurement reports and is able to analyze data, draw insights and take corrective actions or generate improvement ideas from the data.
  • Supports 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.)
  • Supports Procurement projects or non-operational tasks and activities as and when required and in accordance with strategic priorities

You have:

  • Extensive operational purchasing skills – 2+ years
  • Good command of Ariba (or equivalent End To End Source To Pay systems as alternative – Coupa, Ivalua, SRM, etc.)
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Very good understanding of customer services landscape
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Negotiation skills - optional
  • Strong computer skills and proficient use of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Language skills necessary to complete the role – proficiency in English.

Benefits:

  • Exciting work environment that brings people together
  • Use of the latest digital technologies
  • Initial and ongoing trainings to support your development
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • Bonus scheme linked to individual performance and company results
  • Hybrid working model (2 days per week from office)
  • 3 additional non-working days annually
  • Food vouchers
  • MultiSport Card
  • Health insurance
  • Discount program with external vendors
  • Eco friendly travelers are welcome to the office – parking places for bikers and free card for public transportation are available to all employees.
  • Last but not least – GfK Sofia office is located close to the city center and easily accessible from any point by public transportation – 47A Tsarisgradsko Shose Blvd

#LI-Hybrid

We are an ethical and honest company that is wholly committed to its clients and employees. We are proud to be an inclusive workplace for all and are committed to equal employment opportunity, focusing on all of our employees reaching their full potential. 

We respect and value every employee regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, personality, experience, culture, faith, socio-economic status, or physical or mental disabilities.

We endorse the core principles and rights set forth in the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights and the Social Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, promoting the universal values of human dignity, freedom, equality, and solidarity.

Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do on: https://www.gfk.com/about-gfk/diversity-and-inclusion

At GfK we work collaboratively with our colleagues but offer a flexible working approach, including dividing our time between office & remote working as well as the opportunity to flex our working hours around team core hours.

We offer an exciting work environment that brings people together. We encourage an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit and make use of the latest digital technologies. We are looking for self-starters, who accept challenges and create solutions.

Can there be a better place to take center stage in the digital revolution? We are excited to get to know you!

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