SAP Purchasing Officer

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced SAP Purchasing Officer to support procurement operations during a busy project period. The role is ideal for someone who is highly organised, confident working within SAP S/4Hana (MM/P2P), and comfortable liaising with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure timely purchasing, order accuracy, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, process, and manage purchase requisitions (PRs) and purchase orders (POs) in SAP (MM).
• Monitor outstanding orders, follow up with suppliers, and expedite deliveries as required.
• Review and validate invoices, ensuring alignment with POs and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure data integrity within SAP.
• Assist with sourcing activities, obtaining quotes, and supporting negotiation where required.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders including finance, operations, and supply chain teams.
• Support procurement reporting and compliance activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of purchasing processes.

Skills & Experience

• 2–5+ years’ experience in a Purchasing / Procurement Officer or similar role.
• Strong SAP experience, ideally SAP MM or P2P (mandatory).
• Solid understanding of procurement processes and best practice.
• High attention to detail and strong administrative skills.
• Ability to build relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast‑paced environment.

Desirable

• Basic understanding of contract terms and vendor management.
• Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables).