Procurement Associate
TMS Global are a wholly owned subsidiary of DS Smith PLC, a FTSE100 listed multi-national packaging and display manufacturing business. TMS Global specialise in the outsourcing of retail display, print and packaging and are active in 97 markets globally. Our TMS community consists of just over 300 people who are spread internationally across APAC, LATAM, EMEA and NA.
About the role
We’re looking for a Procurement Associate to join our team TMS team in Gurugram, India. In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting our European Procurement Team and managing our supplier base. You’ll be the go-to person for keeping our procurement activities on track and making sure everything runs smoothly.
Some daily responsibilities will include-
- Own the supplier onboarding process, ensuring everything’s documented, compliant, and running on time.
- Be the point of contact for suppliers, helping with queries and keeping vendor information updated.
- Manage procurement data in SAP, run reports, and ensure accuracy.
- Handle operational queries for both new and existing materials, ensuring timely and accurate updates.
- Send out RFQs, chase quotes, and draft analyses for the European Procurement Team.
- Support the team by following up with suppliers to confirm forecasts, service continuity, or other KPIs.
- Stay proactive in supporting procurement activities, especially related to packaging and POS materials, which is highly desirable for this role.
About you
You’re organised, proactive, and love keeping things running smoothly. You’ve got experience in sourcing, procurement, or vendor management and are comfortable handling data and systems like SAP and Excel. You’re a great communicator who can work well with suppliers and internal teams, solving problems and keeping everything on track.
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What We Do
DS Smith provides innovative packaging solutions, paper products and recycling services with a commitment to sustainability and a circular economy.
Our core purpose is to Redefine Packaging for a Changing World, and our expert teams work closely with like-minded partners to incorporate renewable resources for products that minimize our environmental impact, reduce complexity and increase profitability through supply chain optimization