Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

Seeking a Procurement Specialist to create and manage purchase requisitions (PRs) in SAP.

Job Description:

• Create and manage Purchase Requisitions (PRs) in SAP.
• Partner with Business teams and Indirect Procurement to obtain required information for PR processing.
• Contact suppliers to obtain missing information and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Monitor invoices in VIM daily and drive timely resolution of payment blocks.
• Provide regular status updates and escalate critical issues as needed.
• Provide mail and shipping support for the Elk River Campus.
• Collect and organize the delivery of incoming mail and packages.
• Record and stock incoming supplies to maintain inventory levels.
• Support shipping of outgoing mail and packages; ensure accurate packaging and labeling requirements for all shipments.
• Receive visitors as required and communicate with staff.
• This contract position will be to support the SAP procurement process for our facility as well as supporting daily shipping and receiving activities on campus.
• Provide ongoing support during the SAP implementation at the Elk River facility.
• Assist with daily shipping and receiving activities.

Qualification:

• Working knowledge of SAP systems, Accounts Payable, Procurement, or Invoice-to-Pay processes.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-through.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Results-driven, proactive, and willing to take initiative without waiting for direction.
• Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional teams is preferred.
• SAP experience is a requirement.
• Worktime: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.