Verifies purchase requisitions by confirming specifications to understand internal customer requirements
Evaluates and negotiates with suppliers based on their product quality, cost, delivery times, payment terms and customer service in collaboration with the Category Management function
Prepares purchase orders to suppliers; monitors and expedites orders, as needed
Post order management including but not limited to monitoring and resolving blocked invoices, reviewing and following up with suppliers on purchase orders past or upcoming delivery dates
Contributes to Supply Chain success metrics
Ensures adherence to company policies, purchasing procedures and relevant regulations
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities

2+ years purchasing experience, preferred
Knowledge of purchasing, sourcing and the source to pay process in an ERP environment
Demonstrates knowledge of basic negotiations
Demonstrates strong initiative and commitment to accomplishing work and achieving results
Offers new ideas and creative suggestions for continuous improvement
Attention to detail and accuracy
Identifies and evaluates issues; makes accurate and timely decisions.
Professional-level communication required (verbal, written, listening)
Intermediate Technology Skills (SAP, E-Procurement, PowerBI, Microsoft Office)

Purchasing Buyer

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