Supplier Relationship Officer

About the role

The Supplier Relationship Officer will own the end‑to‑end Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) cycle for GAC Marine, ensuring invoices are processed on time, supplier data is accurate, and purchase orders are expeditiously managed. This position acts as the bridge between Finance, Operations and external suppliers to maintain transparency and efficiency across all procurement activities.

Key responsibilities

• Execute full P2P operations, focusing on timely invoice processing, PO expediting and supplier master‑data integrity.
• Manage the invoice mailbox, perform 3‑way matching (PO, GR, Invoice) and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate with Finance to guarantee on‑time payments and compliance with payment cycles.
• Conduct regular supplier account reconciliations, identify and close gaps such as missing invoices or payment mismatches.
• Oversee supplier master‑data lifecycle, including creation, updates and periodic reviews in SmartPAL.
• Drive supplier onboarding through the eConnect platform and ensure all mandatory documentation is captured.
• Coordinate supplier vetting via the SVS portal, monitoring compliance with legal, financial and regulatory requirements.
• Track and expedite open purchase orders, liaise with operations and warehouses to ensure timely goods receipt and invoice submission.

Required profile

• Proven experience with end‑to‑end Procure‑to‑Pay processes.
• Strong analytical ability to reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Excellent coordination skills to work across Finance, Operations and external suppliers.
• Attention to detail in maintaining supplier master data and compliance records.

Required skills

• MariApps SmartPAL (ERP system)
• eConnect platform for supplier onboarding
• SVS portal for supplier vetting and compliance