Procurement Apprentice
Fractal
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India2h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
- Duration: 12 Months
- Year of Passing (YOP): 2026 & 2027
- Joining: Immediate
- Monthly stipend provided
Key Responsibilities
- Supplier onboarding on ERP (Microsoft D365) with precise document verification, record keeping, and tagging.
- Support vendors in successful supplier onboarding and train them on vendor portal usage.
- Manage purchase requests and apply sourcing strategies to source quality vendors.
- Draft RFQ or RFP documents to source quotes/proposals for open PRs from assigned departments, as aligned with the senior procurement manager.
- Supplier Selection by following procurement policies and procedures.
- Prepare Selection Reports and obtain necessary approvals before proceeding for PO.
- Open PR/PO management, releasing POs on time with accuracy.
- Collaborate with suppliers for deliveries to various centers across India and Away.
- Maintain procurement records for audits as per policy guidelines.
- Record all procurement contracts and their lifecycle in the contract management system, and inform the team of upcoming renewals.
- Prepare procurement reports and dashboards as per organizational needs.
- Drive sustainable procurement practices to mitigate carbon emission and contribute to Fractal’s carbon neutrality program.
- Drive Supplier Diversity Goals.
- Handle reverse auction events on reverse auction tools as required.
- Manage day-to-day procurement operations.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Basic understanding of sourcing, procurement, supplier management, and commercial concepts.
- Willingness to learn procurement technologies, ERP systems, and contract management processes.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with Power BI or ERP would be good to have but not a must-have.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related discipline.