Procurement Representative - CSP

ChampionX has an immediate need for a Procurement Representative - CSP based
in Dubai, UAE. The role is responsible for system master data updates for
Direct and Indirect Materials (Outline Agreements, Blocked invoices, PR to PO
Conversions) and similar processes as well as Compliance checks for both
Direct & Indirect Procurement including enforcing Policy is being followed
with all documentation submitted. The Procurement Representative is aligned
with one or more Chemical Categories and serves as a subject matter expert for
the specialist team. They also help to back-up the team and assists in
training new specialists. The Procurement Manager and Supervisor may assign
additional tasks related to team projects and other team assignments. This
position typically reports to a Procurement Manager or Supervisor within the
Compliance, Systems, and Process organization.
What's in it For You:
* The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
* The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best.
* Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world.
* Access to Employee Resource Groups (ERG's). These grassroots, employee-led groups are open to anyone in the organization and allow employees to come together to explore common interests and foster a diverse and inclusive workplace within the organization.
* Access to multiple knowledge sharing platforms to enhance collaboration and engagement.
What You Will Do:
* Follow safety policies to provide a safe workplace for all employees and supports the guiding principles of Goal Zero to continually improve the plant's safety, health and environmental performance, security, design, development, manufacture, storage, marketing, distribution, use and ultimate safe disposal of chemical products. Drive culture of safety; Report safety observations / incidents.
* Supports and is committed to the Quality Improvement Process. Plans strategies to ensure error-free work by "doing it right the first time" and conveys this attitude in the daily performance of various duties, in our drive continuous improvement.
* Manage master data related to purchased goods and services. Execute department procedures and develop ways to automate transaction activity.
* Obtains data from external and/or internal sources. Analyzes data for completeness and accuracy.
* Takes appropriate action to correct errors and implement changes in processes to stop errors from occurring.
* Manages all pricing and reviews blocked invoices for assigned purchased goods and services to ensure timely resolution for the same.
* Identifies improvements in efficiency and accuracy of data in procurement systems.
* Advanced problem-solving skills within data and systems.
* Leads specialist team initiatives to drive automation and create efficiencies.
* Assist the CSP Process Manager with process documentation, KPI data pulls, and other tasks as needed.
* Process Development - Design and Implement continuous updates to the Procurement process to make the process more efficient and mature. Identify inefficiencies and build project plans to address and improve the process.
* Demonstrating extreme attention to detail and excellence in all you do.
* Ensure compliance to purchasing policy and SOP requirements.
* Obtains data from external and/or internal sources as required.
* Maintenance of vendor & pricing related data in various ERP systems according to service level agreements and divisional/business rules.
* Administrating Key P2P processes in compliance with Purchasing & associated Policies & Procedures.
* Setup and maintain outline agreements in line with the requirements of sourcing team.
* Prepares training documents for other functions to review the existing procedures and processes and train/ guide them when necessary.
* Applies appropriate data cleansing tools to review and audit Procurement data; research potential duplicate records; ensures compliance with naming and address standards.
* Utilizes the appropriate application tools and available resources to manage workload and complete assigned duties ensuring commitments are delivered on time.
* Creates and maintains individual plans/goals that reflect daily, weekly, monthly and yearly objectives. Actively strives to achieve goals/objectives.
* Identify areas of improvement and automations. Present solutions, ideas, execute and lead the project towards Procurement's digitalization vision.
* Places purchase orders for assigned purchased goods and services.
* Data entry into a database or ERP (SAP) system. May be required to handle confidential data relating to suppliers or business operations.
* Compiles and/or provides records and reports according to company and/or operating procedures. Records and reports may be computer‑generated and may be statistical or graphical in nature.
* Prepares, records, analyzes, and reports procurement transactions and ensures the integrity of records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles.
Minimum Qualification & Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or related field
* At least ‎2 year of relevant work experience in Procurement or business support environment with dedicated exposure to SAP environment.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills, professional communication style is an advantage; excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with all levels of employees, locations and diverse cultures.
* Aptitude for figures, accuracy with experience in SAP, P2Pay and MM is highly desired.
* Adaptive and flexible with working conditions and styles
* Excellent organizational and time management skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
* Stakeholder service focused; ability to partner with internal/external contacts. Ability to elicit cooperation from a variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments.
* Demonstrated initiative with ability to work both independently and with a team.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, and Outlook. Strong Excel skills including Pivot tables, Graphical representations, v-lookups, if statements, conditional formatting, advanced formulas etc.
* Exposure to Audits (External and Internal), compliance checks.
* Experience of SAP ERP system is a must. Strong knowledge of MS Excel also needed.
* Aptitude for digitalization. Basic understanding on Process Automations, Workflows, Procedural efficiencies, Source to Pay platforms.
Region Details:
* The role is broadly focused on Middle East and European (EU) Regional stakeholders. This would mean flexible commitments.
* The working hours for this position are standard UAE working hours however may require flexibility to cater to EU time differences.
* May require Work from Home & Flexi work time arrangements.
* No or minimum Travel needed.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
* ‎3+ years of professional experience
* Experience with multiple ERP systems with Strong SAP Experience
* Strong leadership skills or developing towards team lead role.
* Competitive drive and strong orientation for results and achievement.
* Demonstrated professionalism and strong presence in interactions with others.
* Demonstrated teamwork and project management skills.
* Strong ability to solve problems and exhibit critical thinking skills.
* High intelligence and ability to comprehend strategic concepts to develop decision support systems.
* Proven record of success in highly competitive/demanding environment (high confidence level).
* Strong skills to present solution options and build business cases with professional presentations.
* Strong quantitative and qualitative skills with the ability to track projects, resolve problems and excellent attention to details.
* Proven analytical experience with high aptitude for research, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
* Results-oriented with a high degree of skill in managing deadlines for stakeholder solutions across a global platform.
* Commitment to achieving deadlines and/or putting in the extra effort required to get the job.
* Ability to maintain a positive attitude and adapt to a changing and fast paced environment.
* Understanding and exposure to Power apps, Power platforms, RPAs, Excel VBAs, Power BI Dashboards, Databases.
* Experience as an Auditor/ Process evaluator and controller.
About ChampionX:
We Are ChampionX. We bring over a century of expertise and ‎6,600 global team
members who deliver forward-thinking innovations, unmatched global supply
chain capability, and market-shaping solutions in reservoir, drilling,
production, midstream, and water applications. Our world-class safety culture
fuels our purpose to improve lives through our commitment to deliver globally
sustainable operations.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At ChampionX, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are
on a journey to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve
their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and
applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for
advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In
all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions,
and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any
employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed,
national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity
and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or
status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment
Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully
utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all
levels of the workforce.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with
criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable
state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance
Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.