Senior Operations Lead - Procurement and Vendor Management

Operations Expert, Associate

Job Description:

Job Title: PR Compliance - Operations Associate

Corporate Title: Associate

Location: Jaipur, India

Role Description

• This position is for an Operations Associate in Global Procurement & Vendor Management - PS&S, who plays a crucial role in managing and executing defined controls on Purchase Requisitions submitted by either the central team or business units within the system, adhering strictly to the control framework set forth by the Category Management team. This individual is responsible for diligently reviewing, approving, or denying requisitions in the queue, making informed decisions based on the details and accuracy of supporting documentation such as vendor contracts, invoices, and quotations.
• Collaboration is at the heart of this role, as the incumbent will work closely with Global Procurement teams—across both upstream and downstream functions—to ensure seamless and compliant procurement operations. The ideal candidate is proactive, demonstrates a strong sense of initiative, and thrives in a team environment, all while being capable of independently handling high volumes and addressing queries from requestors efficiently across all DEUBA categories.
• Experience with ARIBA modules is highly preferred, as is a comprehensive understanding of Global Procurement, Contracts and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes. Good verbal and written communication skills are essential, and proficiency in MS-Excel and MS-Word is expected.

What we’ll offer you

As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you’ll enjoy

• Best in class leave policy
• Gender neutral parental leaves
• 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)
• Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
• Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents
• Accident and Term life Insurance
• Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

Your key responsibilities

• Understand the category specific guidelines and implement control framework on all in-scope Purchase Requisitions.
• Ensure SLA/KPI adherence for turnaround time, accuracy and service quality.
• Contribute to PEV with cost avoidance by being diligent in performing the PR controls.
• Demonstrates a strong sense of initiative and thrives in a team environment.
• Ensure all Process related documentation are up-to-date and audit ready.
• Manage high inflow of volume during the quarter/year-end and support the process with lean/innovative ideas.
• Assist requestors with their buying related queries/questions and route them to the correct team/department for resolution.
• Manage escalations and act as the primary point of contact for critical customer support matters.
• Provide recommendations to overcome the process related challenges
• Collaborate with upstream/downstream teams to streamline workflows.

Your skills and experience

Experience: 7+ years of experience in P2P Accounts payable, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is often required

Education: A bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is typically preferred

Skills

• Strong expertise in Procure-to-pay (P2P) with working knowledge for Source-to-pay(S2P)
• Hands-on experience with ERP/procurement tools such as SAP ERP, SAP Ariba, Coupa
• Microsoft app (MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint, MS-Word)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with different teams.

How we’ll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career.
• Coaching and support from experts in your team.
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression.
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs.

About us and our teams

Please visit our company website for further information:

https://www.db.com/company/company.html

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.

Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.

Experience Level

Senior Level