Description and Requirements
Lenovo ISG (Infrastructure Solutions Group) Lenovo Procurement Operations is looking for a fresh graduate to join our ISG team as an Associate Procurement Specialist.
This entry-level role is designed for campus talent, offering exposure to global supply chain and procurement operations, opportunities to collaborate with cross-functional and international teams, and development in analytical, business, and communication skills.
You will build a strong foundation for a long-term career within Lenovo's global procurement and supply chain organization.
What You Will Do
As part of the Procurement Operations team, you will:
- Gain hands-on exposure to end-to-end procurement operations, compliance, and business controls
- Support supplier management, procurement governance, and operational processes
- Work on projects across different commodity areas and procurement functions
- Collaborate with teams including Procurement, Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, and Digital
- Have the opportunity to explore rotational exposure across Global Commodity Management (GCM) and Procurement Business Management (PBM)
Key Responsibilities
1. Procurement Operations & Compliance
- Support procurement processes such as RFQ, contracts, pricing updates, and approvals
- Assist in monitoring compliance, governance, and operational execution
- Support reporting, scorecards, and performance tracking
- Assist in audit preparation and documentation
2. Supplier & Risk Management
- Support supplier compliance and governance activities
- Assist in supply risk analysis, data collection, and issue follow-up
- Coordinate supplier documentation with internal stakeholders
- Support activities such as rebates, payments, and supplier tracking
3. Data & Process Management
- Support procurement systems, tools, and dashboards
- Perform basic data analysis and reporting
- Contribute to process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives
- Support digitalization and automation projects
4. Cross-functional Collaboration
- Work closely with global teams and stakeholders
- Participate in training, team projects, and knowledge sharing
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement operations
Who We Are Looking For
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (or graduating soon) in:
- Supply Chain, Business, Engineering
- Information Systems, Data Analytics, Computer Science
- Finance or related fields
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good communication and teamwork abilities
- Proficient in English (written and spoken)
- Familiar with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to data analytics, coding, or automation tools
- Familiarity with Power BI, SQL, Python, VBA, or Power Automate
- Experience with data analysis, dashboards, or reporting projects (internships or school projects)
- Interest in digital transformation, AI, or supply chain analytics
- Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
