Purchase Order Specialist

About the role

We are seeking an Operational Procurement / Purchase Order Specialist to support a fast‑paced SAP hardware ordering environment for a telecom client. You will own the end‑to‑end conversion of purchase requests to purchase orders, ensuring timely processing and high data quality.

Key responsibilities

• Convert PRs to POs in SAP, meeting defined SLAs and a “first time right” approach.
• Act as the primary interface between internal stakeholders and suppliers, handling communication, order follow‑ups, and issue resolution.
• Monitor and manage order backlog, escalating delays and ensuring on‑time delivery.
• Maintain accurate order data and support continuous improvement of procurement processes.
• Participate in SAP hardware ordering projects, including testing, implementation, and operational readiness.

Required profile

• 3–5 years of experience in operational procurement or purchase order management.
• Strong hands‑on expertise with SAP PR‑to‑PO processes.
• Fluent English and comfortable communicating in German on a daily basis.
• Experience in telecom, Ariba, material master data, or operational projects is a strong advantage.

Required skills

• SAP
• Ariba
• Material master data

What we offer

• Professional environment focused on structured execution and continuous improvement.
• 3‑month fixed‑term contract with the possibility of permanent internalisation.