Job Description:

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colourful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

We are looking for Procurement Specialist GCC for Gurgaon location

Purpose of Position:

The position will be part of our Procurement Global Service Centre team located in Gurgaon, India, that supports many of the global geographies that Axalta does business in. The candidate will coordinate closely with the local Service Centre Team Lead on key priorities and opportunities as well as peer collaboration within and across the other Global Service Centre teams located elsewhere in the world. Overall governance is provided from Director Global PS&E based in Philadelphia, USA.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
Execute the buy process (PR to PO) for Indirect goods & services: request quotations, award and submit purchase orders. Create and maintain purchasing documents in Axalta’s systems. Payment problems resolution (investigation and improvement). Vendor Master management: create, maintain and approve suppliers in Axalta’s systems. Monitor and execute all transactions according to Axalta’s internal controls and policies (Buy-Release-Receipt-Pay). Communicate and coordinate actions among all internal and external stake-holders to effectively assure supply of goods and services. Administration and reporting as necessary (from DP systems and external sources). Transactional system and process support to Axalta strategic buying team. Liaison with regional and global buying teams, providing information & analytical support in alignment with their goals on portfolio management and savings. Drive continuous improvement on the most efficient use of the appropriate sourcing tools.

Background Education and Language skill:
University graduate (College degree) and 3 to 4 years’ Experience
Proficient in written and Spoken English. Other European languages will be highly valued.

Personality:
Self-driven, results oriented with positive attitude towards changes and new challenges. Reliable, mature and adaptive person. Able to build rapport with a diverse workforce in multicultural and dynamic work environment. Confident, fast learner and hard-worker.

Personal Situation:
Availability to work full time, with flexibility to cover time shifts in support of Americas procurement

Specific Job Skills: good proven communication skills, able to listen, write, and speak effectively.
Innovative problem-solver who can generate workable solutions and resolve complaints.
Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent tasks. High degree of detail orientation.

Computer skills:
Computer-literate performer with basic software knowledge covering a variety of applications, including MS Office (Word, Excel and Power Point) as well as SAP/Ariba and S4 HANA

Literacy and Numeracy:
Analytical thinking with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving, and streamlining simple work processes.

Business, Buying and Negotiation Skills:
Basic buying and/ or negotiation skills would be a plus. All business, buying and negotiation knowledge to be developed on the job.

Teamwork Ability:
Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and colleagues. Capable of working with others to achieve results.

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

Our Company:

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.


Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.