Procurement Operations Buyer

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Job Summary
This role is responsible for assisting the efficient procurement of goods and services required for the organizations operations contributing to the overall success of the procurement function. The role supports in identifying and onboarding vendors/suppliers and managing purchase orders. The role supports team members to meet business controls and helps in the execution of commodity strategies.

Responsibilities
Provides procurement support focusing on basic commodities that require limited technical expertise.
Performs process-oriented tasks such as taking purchase requests performing essential procurement and financial checks and using automated tools while applying discretion and judgment.
Standardizes fulfillment processes operational tools standards and supplier management procedures.
Partners with business owners to identify and onboard vendors manage purchase requisitions and oversee purchase orders.
Monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) to control and benchmark procurement activities.
Enhances relationship management strategies with current past and potential suppliers.
Collaborates with team members across the organization to meet commodity objectives business controls and compliance requirements.
Contributes to cross-functional team goals and objectives through execution of commodity strategies via tactical delivery.
Stays updated with industry trends and best practices to provide guidance on improvements and opportunities.
Conducts training sessions on procurement processes and tools for employees.




Education & Experience Recommended
Four-year Degree in Supply Chain Management Manufacturing Engineering Business Administration or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
Typically has 0-2 years of work experience preferably in procurement category management operations or a related field.

Preferred Certifications
Certified In Production And Inventory Management
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Certified Professional In Supply Management (Standards Organizations)

Knowledge & Skills
Accounting
Category Management
Cost Reduction
Economics
Enterprise Resource Planning
Finance
Invoicing
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Marketing
Material Requirements Planning
Procurement
Project Management
Purchasing
SAP Applications
Strategic Sourcing
Supplier Management
Supplier Performance Management
Supplier Relationship Management
Supply Chain
Supply Chain Management

Cross-Org Skills
Effective Communication
Results Orientation
Learning Agility
Digital Fluency
Customer Centricity

Impact & Scope
Impacts own work and acts as a team member by providing information analysis and recommendations in support of team efforts.

Complexity
Learns to apply basic theories and concepts to work tasks.

Disclaimer
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties skills responsibilities knowledge etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

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