Purchasing, Travel & Invoicing Associate at SGS

Muntinlupa, Metro Manila, Philippines -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Travel Management, Procurement, Invoicing, Oracle, SAP, German Language, Vendor Negotiation, Expense Reporting, Master Data Management, Purchase Orders, Data Analysis, Organizational Skills

Industry

Professional Services

Description

Company Description SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Job Description Job Title Purchasing & Travel Coordinator and Invoicing Support Reporting Line Operational direct reporting to Backoffice Management Primary Responsibilities To ensure the structured execution of our internal travel, procurement and invoicing processes, we are seeking an experienced professional to join our organization at the earliest possible date Specific Responsibilities Travel management: Independent planning, coordination, and booking of national and international business travels Execution of travel bookings exclusively in German language (mandatory due to internal communication requirements) Simultaneous handling of multiple professional travel platforms and booking systems Preparation, verification, and follow-up of travel expense reports in German language (mandatory due to internal communication requirements) Clarification of complex and potentially long-outstanding expense-related matters Procurement: Operational support within the procurement function Collection, comparison, and structured evaluation of supplier offer Communication and negotiation with external service providers and vendors Coordinate with sales, finance, and operations teams to integrate relevant changes or updates. Generate reports and data analyses as needed to support decision-making. Maintenance, administration, and quality assurance of all relevant master data within the Oracle system Assumption of additional administrative and organizational duties as required Collaborate with other teams to keep documentation up-to-date and remove duplicates or outdated information. Issue detailed and accurate purchase orders for external vendors and affiliates, ensuring compliance with internal and contractual requirements. Invoicing: Creation of invoices for lab services Qualifications Profile Skills Completed commercial training or degree in business administration or a related field Several years of professional experience in corporate travel management and ideally in operational procurement Excellent and verifiable knowledge of Oracle (mandatory) Very good SAP invoicing skills Extensive and demonstrable experience with multiple professional travel platforms. Good command of the German language (B2+) - preferably High level of accuracy, reliability, and adherence to deadlines Strong resilience and ability to manage short-term changes within fixed working hours Independent, highly structured, and detail-oriented working style Willingness to assume responsibilities beyond the defined scope of duties Required Skills Strong organizational, and attention-to-detail skills. Ability to work effectively in a team and under pressure. Proactive approach and problem-solving attitude. High level of integrity and sense of responsibility. Effective communication and collaboration skills in remote and multidisciplinary environments.

Responsibilities

The role involves managing national and international business travel and coordinating procurement processes, including vendor negotiation and purchase order issuance. Additionally, the associate is responsible for creating invoices for lab services and maintaining master data within Oracle.