Purchasing Specalist

The Indirect Procurement Specialist - Purchasing is responsible for managing the end-to-end purchasing process including purchase requisition creation purchase order execution and procurement transaction management across systems such as SAP Ariba SAP HANA SAP S/4HANA and Esker. The role works closely with business stakeholders vendors sourcing teams and cross-functional partners to ensure procurement compliance accurate transaction processing and timely resolution of purchasing-related issues.

The position also supports P-Card (Procurement Card) reconciliation activities exception management and accurate accounting and commodity coding while delivering a high level of stakeholder satisfaction through efficient procurement operations.

• Generate and manage Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and Purchase Orders (POs) including change orders using SAP Ariba SAP HANA SAP S/4HANA and Esker.
• Support business users throughout the PR-to-PO lifecycle ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Validate requisition details including budget availability accounting information cost center allocation and commodity code selection.
• Manage and reconcile P-Card (Virtual Credit Card) transactions and refund exceptions within SAP Ariba.
• Investigate and resolve unmatched purchase order and transaction exceptions while ensuring appropriate accounting treatment.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders suppliers sourcing teams and finance teams to resolve procurement-related issues.
• Monitor and ensure timely closure of open purchase orders.
• Respond to supplier and business user inquiries related to order status modifications cancellations and transaction reconciliations.
• Track requisitions purchase orders and exception management activities while maintaining accurate documentation and audit records.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies transaction management standards and organizational procedures.
• Partner with Category Management Strategic Sourcing and Center of Excellence (CoE) teams to align procurement execution with sourcing strategies and business objectives.
• Drive stakeholder satisfaction through timely and accurate resolution of procurement requests and issues.

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Work Experience:

• Excellent verbal and writtenEnglish communication skills.
• Experience working withUS stakeholdersand global teams.
• Hands-on experience withSAP Ariba.
• Strong understanding of thePR to PO (Purchase Requisition to Purchase Order)process in Ariba.
• Experience managing and processingPurchase Orders (POs).
• Hands-on experience withServiceNow Intake Toolfor request and workflow management.
• Minimum5 years of relevant experiencein procurement sourcing or procurement operations.
• Experience withP-Card (Procurement Card/Purchasing Card) processes including reconciliation and compliance.
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced global environment and manage multiple priorities.

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelors Degree in Statistics Computer Science Information Technology or a related discipline (or equivalent relevant experience).

Skills & Knowledge:

Behavioral Skills:

• Critical Thinking
• Detail Oriented
• Impact and Influencing
• Interpersonal Communication
• Multitasking
• Problem Solving
• Time Management

Technical Skills:

• Identity & Access Management
• Database Administration
• IT Support like Software & Hardware Installation Troubleshooting
• Software Validation
• Systems Integration
• IT Regulatory Compliance like SOX Compliance

Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity genetic information national origin age disability veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal state or local law.

The companys continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting training compensation benefits promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment please call 888.692.2272 or email . We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned