Procurement/Supply Chain - Buyer Lv1

Procurement Operations Buyer Associate

In person interviews. Training will be on site 5 days a week. Once training is completed it will be a hybrid schedule 3 days a week on site. Monday through Friday: 7:30-4:30 PM No weekends or holidays

Job Band: Senior Support Staff

Job Family Name: STRATEGIC SOURCING / PROCUREMENT

Job Subfamily: Procurement

Job Purpose And Impact

The Procurement Operations Buyer Associate III will apply detailed knowledge to support the most complex procurement administrative tasks and work processes for multiple sourcing categories and locations, including process transaction and records, events and relationships following established procedures and limits. In this role, you will solve complex technical and customer support issues and will implement sourcing strategies.

Key Accountabilities

• Execute related transactions ensuring the purchase order process completion in alignment with strategic sourcing strategies and policies to ensure invoice discrepancy resolution.
• Assist building and cultivating relationships with external stakeholders to ensure smooth processes.
• Prepare complex summary reports to support key teams.
• Inform internal stakeholders on the domain process, procedures and requirements.
• Facilitate the implementation of process changes, in alignment with established strategies and policies.
• Update related documents, for processes requiring minimal interpretation and for review and approval by more senior team members.
• Assist relevant stakeholders on maintaining tracking mechanisms for complex performance metrics, reporting on value captured at the local level and with process improvement efforts.
• Handle complex clerical, administrative, technical or customer support issues under minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, secondary education level or equivalent
• Minimum of four years of related work experience
• Other minimum qualifications may apply

Prior Beneficial Experiences

• Support procurement transactions ensuring the purchase order process completion in alignment with strategic sourcing strategies and policies.
• Perform basic administrative or clerical tasks in support of improvement projects.
• Must have strong MS Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUPS, etc.)

Key Behaviors

• Make good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Plan and prioritize work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Skills And Experiences To Be Gained

• Facilitate the implementation of sourcing strategies and process changes in alignment with strategic sourcing strategies and policies.
• Collaborate with process lead and team manager on the maintenance of ongoing tracking mechanisms for basic performance metrics and information documentation at the local levels as assist with process improvement efforts