Buyer

Position Overview

The Buyer Shared Services & Process Analytics plays a pivotal role in driving both procurement execution and process optimization across Tarketts shared services organization. This position supports internal clients including Sales General & Administrative departments and key distribution centers by managing the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) lifecycle ensuring operational excellence and leveraging data analytics to enable smarter faster decisions.

In addition to traditional procurement duties this role is responsible for analyzing process performance supporting Investment Approval Form (IAF) workflows and documentation and identifying opportunities for process enhancement and workflow reduction. The Buyer serves as a bridge between operations finance and analytics combining purchasing expertise with data-driven problem-solving to enhance efficiency compliance and business value.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & P2P Operations

Manage the full Procure-to-Pay (P2P) lifecycle including SRM requisitions PO creation supplier confirmations and invoice reconciliation through PDAP ReadSoft.

Serve as the first-level SRM approver ensuring purchasing requests meet accuracy completion and compliance standards.

Act as liaison between internal clients and suppliers to address pricing delivery and performance issues.

Review and route purchase requests for vendors without existing contracts to appropriate contracted suppliers or collaborate with the Category Manager to identify compliant cost-effective alternatives.

Manage document and track workflows to ensure timely resolution. Proactively identify and implement opportunities to reduce or eliminate workflows through root cause analysis (RCA) and process improvements.

Record vendor confirmations within purchase orders (POs) as they are received and maintain comprehensive tracking records.

Manage Annual POs and aged POs ensuring timely updates closures and communication with requisitioners and suppliers.

Invoice Investment and Contract Management

Lead resolution of invoice exceptions and discrepancies using PDAP ReadSoft and structured problem-solving.

Support the Investment Approval Form (IAF) process and documentation by coordinating with Finance and Project Owners ensuring timely approvals budget alignment and compliant tracking.

Conduct monthly reviews of open and aged POs reconciling outstanding commitments and optimizing cash flow visibility.

Maintain comprehensive records of blanket and capital investment POs ensuring alignment with contract terms and renewal timelines.

Partner with Finance and Procurement to ensure investment orders and associated expenses are accurately captured approved and reported.

Process Analysis & Continuous Improvement

Analyze process performance to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.

Design and monitor KPI dashboards tracking process efficiency and compliance with SLAs.

Implement corrective and preventive measures through structured root cause analysis (RCA).

Lead continuous improvement initiatives targeting cycle time reduction and error prevention.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Procurement Finance and Operations to align analytics with organizational KPIs.

Support category teams on RFPs RFIs and supplier rationalization initiatives through data analysis.

Collaborate with Shared Services to translate performance data into process enhancement strategies.

Maintain proactive communication through structured dashboards and presentations.

Qualifications

Associates or Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Data Analytics or related field.

3 years of experience in procurement purchasing accounts payable or related P2P operations within a shared services or corporate environment.

Strong analytical mindset with Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.

Working knowledge of SAP SRM and ReadSoft PDAP.

Excellent communication skills with ability to convey data-driven insights to diverse stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with investment or capital order processing (IAF) workflows and documentation.

Advanced Excel (pivot tables Power Query macros).

Familiarity with process mapping automation and digital workflow tools.

Knowledge of procurement compliance spend analytics and process optimization projects.

What We Offer

• A commitment that Safety is #1

• Competitive benefits pay and retirement plan options!

• Career growth stability and flexible work arrangements.

Responsible Manufacturing Protecting Our Planet for the Future

• We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.

• We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.

• We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.

Who we are:

With a history of 140 years Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl linoleum rubber carpet wood laminate artificial turf and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe.

Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle principles fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design approach.

Tarkett is listed on Euronext (Compartment B ISIN FR000ticker: TKTT).

Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.