Operational Buyer- Indirect


Job Details

Responsibilities / Tasks

  • Purchase Requisition, Purchasing & Order processing:

  • Responsibleforprocessingpurchaserequisitions,purchaseorders& following-up onorderconfirmations (with expediting if needed)
  • Clarifies issues with requestors and suppliers.
  • Provides feedback to Strategic buyer/Category manager when spotting requisitions going outside of suitable framework agreements.
  • Manages Procurement related CAPEX projects, to include vendor creation, quotation support and execution of the order.
  • Coordinates with NAM Indirect team to create strategic alignment on preferred vendor programs.
  • 1st point of contact with vendors for daily operations:

  • Communicates with suppliers on demand, volume and delivery times, reduction of transaction cost.
  • Onboard the supplier when it comes to purchasing processes.
  • Invoice Processing:

  • May supportsolvinginvoicemismatchesthatcouldnt beprocessedbyFinance/Accenture due to PO structure or vendor invoicing.
  • Sourcing:

  • Responsibleforassigned tacticalsourcingactivities (specific vendors/parts within assigned categories)
  • Can be responsibleforlow-spend contracting with vendors limited to general T&C or simplified agreements within scope of category strategy.
  • Manages consolidation activities on the indirect side to limit the use of new suppliers.
  • 1st point of contact with vendors for daily operations:

  • Communicates with suppliers on demand, volume and delivery times, reduction of transaction cost.
  • Onboard the supplier when it comes to purchasing processes.
  • Invoice Processing:

  • May supportsolvinginvoicemismatchesthatcouldnt beprocessedbyFinance/Accenture due to PO structure or vendor invoicing.
  • Sourcing:

  • Responsibleforassigned tacticalsourcingactivities (specific vendors/parts within assigned categories)
  • Can be responsibleforlow-spend contracting with vendors limited to general T&C or simplified agreements within scope of category strategy.
  • Manages consolidation activities on the indirect side to limit the use of new suppliers.

Your Profile / Qualifications

Educational Background

Bachelors Degree (in Business, Supply Chain or Finance) or equivalent work experience (2-3 years). MBA or other Graduate level degree a plus.

Professional Knowledge and Experiences

  • Experience in procurement roles.
  • ERP / Procurement key user experiences / knowledge.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Negotiation experience welcomed.
  • Assertive self-starter, ability to function in a multi-disciplined team environment.
  • Detail oriented and strong organizational skills.

Other Skills & Competencies

  • CPM, CPSM or CPIM certification preferred.

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 GEA

 06/15/2024

 York,PA