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Procurement Business Support Specialist (Maternity Cover) – Mumbai

Are you passionate about procurement operations and ready to make an impact in a dynamic, global environment? We are seeking a Procurement Business Support Specialist (Maternity Cover) to join our Mumbai team. This role is key to ensuring smooth Procure-to-Pay (PTP) operations, supporting compliance, and driving process excellence. You will collaborate with colleagues across functions and regions, contributing to Svitzer’s global standards and objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Manage invoice processing and resolve exceptions in systems such as Basware and Sertica.
• Ensure accurate PO-invoice matching and adherence to internal controls.
• Monitor daily invoice queues, prioritising urgent cases for timely resolution.
• Collaborate with Procurement BPO, buyers, procurement managers, finance teams, and GSC to resolve issues and drive improvements.
• Provide guidance and training to internal teams on PTP processes and preventive measures.
• Prepare analytical reports on PTP master data and transactional performance.
• Support system improvement initiatives and recommend corrective actions.
• Identify recurring issues and implement preventive strategies.
• Participate in cross-training with the PTP Master Data Management (MDM) team.
• Communicate with stakeholders to resolve escalations promptly.
• Track and report invoice status and ageing.
• Maintain compliance with GRC controls and audit requirements.

Who we are looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing or a related field with accounting principles.
• Minimum three years of procurement experience in private industry, ideally in shipping, transportation, or manufacturing.
• Experience working in a multinational company and/or international work environment is an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to quickly understand complex situations.
• Proactive, agile, and innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, delivering results within deadlines.
• Knowledge of ERP systems.
• Service-oriented, data-driven, and comfortable managing multiple stakeholders.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a diverse, inclusive, and supportive team environment.
• Exposure to global procurement processes and best practices.
• Chance to contribute to process improvements and innovation.
• Professional development and cross-training opportunities.

Contract details

• This is a fixed-term maternity cover position based in Mumbai.
• Reporting to: Procurement BPO.

Application deadline

5 January 2026. Please note that we will review applications on an ongoing basis and may close the job sooner, depending on the pool of candidates.

If this opportunity excites you and matches your experience, we encourage you to apply via the Apply button. You will be guided to create a profile in our recruitment system, WorkDay, ensuring your application is processed securely and in line with our policies. – We will not process applications outside this system.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Building a Diverse Workplace

In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!

How to Apply

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