Supply Chain / Procurement / Buyer / Purchaser

The purpose of this role is to document through purchase orders the financial commitments of the company to ensure proper financial controls are in place. This role will liaison with the purchasing manager business unit requestors finance accounts payable and any other associate involved in the procure to pay space.
Create purchase orders to record purchases from any type of financial commitment made across the company including; Conduct proactive maintenance changes and updates to open purchase orders that reflect current financial commitments.
Coordinate pro-actively and effectively coordinate with requestors accounts payable finance and any other department involved in the procure-to-pay space with new purchase or in the mentoring and/or maintenance of existing orders.
Maintain an accurate open purchase order past due purchase order and open-receiver list that is reflective of the financial commitments across the company.
Oversee the procure-to-pay process flow and continue to monitor and if necessary correct its effectiveness.
Demonstrates compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and applies to designated job responsibilities knowledge may be gained through coursework and on-the-job training. Follows all Bank policies and procedures compliance regulations and completes all required annual or job-specific training.
Maintain a working knowledge of Banks written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act Regulation CC Regulation E Bank Security and other regulations as applicable to this job description.
Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate.
Bachelors degree in Business Accounting Economics or Supply Chain Management preferred

• 2-4 years of negotiations training TCO training Project Management experience preferred
• Basic experience with supplier management practices with RFxs contract negotiations supplier accountability supplier business reviews and supplier issue remediation and de-escalation.
• Experience with the P2P end to end value chain and understanding how purchasing fits into the overall value chain
• Occasional travel may be required.

We offer eligible associates comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical dental and vision plans) a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions an employee assistance program life insurance disability insurance tuition assistance mental health resources identity theft protection legal support auto and home insurance pet insurance access to an online discount marketplace and paid vacation sick days volunteer days and holidays. Our Commitment to Diversity:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex age sexual orientation gender identity gender expression protected veteran status disability or any other applicable protected status or characteristics. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview(s) please let us know by email: .
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