Purchasing Coordinator

Role Overview

• Maintain and deliver operational KPIs such as Claim Management, Purchase Order (PO) execution, exception message resolution, parts escalation and availability, invoice reconciliation, and buyer productivity metrics to ensure seamless procurement operations.
• Manage Supplier Relationships for vendors involved in tactical, day-to-day procurement activities, ensuring effective communication, timely issue resolution, and proper escalation when necessary.
• Implement and operationalize category strategies and framework contracts, providing valuable feedback and active contributions to Global Category Managers and Sourcing Managers to refine and enhance procurement strategies.
• Drive year-over-year cost savings through strategic negotiations and effective supplier management within assigned categories and suppliers.
• Oversee the complete Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance at each step.
• Collaborate closely with Operating Companies (OpCos) and suppliers to resolve delivery, quality, and payment issues promptly, maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure adherence to PO policies and procedures, standardizing procurement processes across the organization to promote consistency and compliance.
• Maintain and update master data related to procurement activities and contribute to Material Requirements Planning (MRP) settings for procured parts, in alignment with guidance from the Global Materials Management (GMM) team.
• Utilize analytics, tools, capabilities, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) provided by the Center of Excellence (COE) and Excellence Management to optimize procurement performance and decision-making.

Requirements

• High School diploma required with 2 – 3 years of professional experience in procurement or related fields.
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of procurement financial metrics.
• Customer service-oriented mindset with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Hands-on problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to resolving issues.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Well-organized, autonomous work style with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Negotiation skills with a focus on achieving optimal outcomes.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and functions.

Benefits

• EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.
• Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities.
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