Associate Procurement Specialist

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Job Information

Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000 The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity. In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more! American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!

Primary Role

Transactional Buyer position provides procurement transactional support to the business by maintaining, monitoring and participating in procurement activities. Competitively bids products and services as required. Ensures suppliers vendor records and purchase orders are accurate and complete. Performs analysis and audits to ensure the proper delivery of products and services while maintaining internal controls, operational excellence, financial integrity and customer service objectives.

Key Accountabilities

• Purchase goods and services as required, either from previously established sources of supply or select new qualified sources of supply.
• Participates in the negotiations and administration of applicable agreements.
• Receive requisitions from the business and execute transactions to create and approve purchase orders in a timely manner following AW's procurement processes, controls and policies.
• Troubleshoot problematic transactions and resolve purchase order invoice price issues in a timely manner.
• Management, and Taulia utilization.
• Communicate and facilitate the resolution of all purchase order and vendor master discrepancies.
• Conduct reviews for use of preferred suppliers; accurate pricing, appropriate coding and tax payer identification (1099) process.
• Perform Sales and Use Tax updates as required to maintain accuracy of purchase orders.
• Monitor process compliance and provide feedback and training to improve Business Partners understanding and execution of the purchase order process.
• Research, analyze, prepare, and communicate reports on the purchasing process and internal controls (for example, open orders or vendor master statistics) and provide action plan follow up.

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of purchasing processes from Supplier creation to goods receipt.
• Understanding of database management concepts.
• Knowledge of payment terms.
• Knowledge of Sales and Use Tax Individual Contributor.

Experience/Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of professional work experience. Exposure to procurement and supply chain.

Work Environment

Indoor Office Environment.

Travel Requirements

Infrequent Travel Required.

Competencies

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