Purchasing Associate I

Sempra Infrastructure

Primary Purpose
Focuses on executing routine purchasing transactions effectively. Collaborates with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure the timely and cost-efficient procurement of goods and services. This entry-level position offers exposure to the complete procurement process, requiring keen attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines within a dynamic environment. This role is crucial in maintaining operational efficiency and compliance with established procurement policies.

Duties and Responsibilities

Executes end to end procurement activities.
Monitors supplier performance and mitigate risk.
Develops proficiency in sourcing and procurement systems.
Processes routine purchase orders and verifies compliance with policies.
Assists in sourcing suppliers for standard goods and services.
Tracks and reports on order status and delivery timelines.
Maintains accurate purchasing records in procurement systems.
Communicates with internal teams to clarify purchasing requirements.
Resolves basic invoice and payment discrepancies.
Supports preparation of purchasing reports for management.
Adheres to established procurement guidelines and standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Typically requires a 4-year degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Experience

Typically requires 0 years of related experience. Prior internships or early career experience with major corporations, ideally within supply chain.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Commercial Negotiation - The planning, reviewing, analysis and other activities that a buyer and seller conduct to reach an agreement.
Contract Management - Streamlining the creation, execution, storage or renewal of contracts, with a focus on compliance, often via software or other automated means.
Cost Optimization - Analyzes, plans and manages costs for cost efficiency and expense reduction.
Invoice Management - Also known as invoice processing, invoice management is the method by which companies track and pay supplier invoices.
Purchase Order Management - An internal procurement process adopted by organizations to ensure that each and every purchase is necessary, justified and optimized for costs.
Quality Management - Quality management ensures that an organization, product or service is consistent. It has four main components: quality planning, quality assurance, quality control and quality improvement.
Regulatory Compliance - Ensuring an organization's adherence to laws, regulations, guidelines and specifications relevant to its business processes.
Strategic Sourcing/Procurement - The identification, evaluation, and selection of suppliers and the negotiation of contracts and agreements to ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.
Supplier Evaluation - Assesses suppliers' performance against supply chain requirements.
Supplier Management - Identifies, acquires, and manages resources and suppliers that are essential to the operations of an organization.

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