Operational Buyer- Indirect

GEA

  • York
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
Responsibilities / TasksPurchase Requisition, Purchasing & Order processing: * Responsible for processing purchase requisitions, purchase orders & following-up on order confirmations (with expediting if needed)
  • Clarifies issues with requestors and suppliers.
  • Provides feedback to Strategic buyer/Category manager when spotting requisitions going outside of suitable framework agreements.
  • Manages Procurement related CAPEX projects, to include vendor creation, quotation support and execution of the order.
  • Coordinates with NAM Indirect team to create strategic alignment on preferred vendor programs.
1st point of contact with vendors for daily operations: * Communicates with suppliers on demand, volume and delivery times, reduction of transaction cost.
  • Onboard the supplier when it comes to purchasing processes.
Invoice Processing: * May support solving invoice mismatches that couldn’t be processed by Finance/Accenture due to PO structure or vendor invoicing.Sourcing: * Responsible for assigned tactical sourcing activities (specific vendors/parts within assigned categories)
  • Can be responsible for low-spend contracting with vendors limited to general T&C or simplified agreements within scope of category strategy.
  • Manages consolidation activities on the indirect side to limit the use of new suppliers.
1st point of contact with vendors for daily operations: * Communicates with suppliers on demand, volume and delivery times, reduction of transaction cost.
  • Onboard the supplier when it comes to purchasing processes.
Invoice Processing: * May support solving invoice mismatches that couldn’t be processed by Finance/Accenture due to PO structure or vendor invoicing.Sourcing: * Responsible for assigned tactical sourcing activities (specific vendors/parts within assigned categories)
  • Can be responsible for low-spend contracting with vendors limited to general T&C or simplified agreements within scope of category strategy.
  • Manages consolidation activities on the indirect side to limit the use of new suppliers.
Your Profile / QualificationsEducational BackgroundBachelor’s Degree (in Business, Supply Chain or Finance) or equivalent work experience (2-3 years). MBA or other Graduate level degree a plus.Professional Knowledge and Experiences
  • Experience in procurement roles.
  • ERP / Procurement key user experiences / knowledge.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Negotiation experience welcomed.
  • Assertive self-starter, ability to function in a multi-disciplined team environment.
  • Detail oriented and strong organizational skills.
Other Skills & Competencies
  • CPM, CPSM or CPIM certification preferred.
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