Indirect Procurement Representative

Our client is a global specialty materials company committed to enhancing the quality of life through innovative products and solutions, prioritizing safety and sustainability. With a focus on key sectors such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables, it leverages cutting-edge technology platforms, fosters deep customer engagement, and drives differentiated application development to maintain its leading positions in these markets. As a globally inclusive and diverse company, they have employed approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for procurement of the assigned raw materials, goods or services while utilizing negotiations, employing market knowledge to obtain best pricing and best supply situation
• Processes and documents all Procure-to-Pay transactions in an efficient and accurate manner by working with the Sourcing Managers, Accounts Payable and key stakeholders in the plant
• Obtain and analyze pricing bids, spot buys, and quotes to determine proper sourcing of indirect materials, and/or services
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and exercise a high degree of independent judgment to manage vendor relationships
• Identify and implement cost savings and avoidance opportunities without impacting service levels
• Work to minimize the total cost of transactions.
• Initiate set up process for new vendors.
• Resolve blocked invoice issues.
• Uphold internal and external policies, regulations and laws 
• Assist with contract development and entries into contract management system
• Seek to become the expert and source of advice in area of assignment.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in supply chain preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of procurement experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to forge and collaborate with internal customer/external supplier relationships.
• Understanding of contracts and commercial terms 
• Comprehensive knowledge of purchasing and basic understanding of supply chain management
• Expertise in SAP and/or SAP-Ariba data processing systems preferred
• Ability to comply with existing/quickly adapt to new processes within the organization; Adaptive to change, uncertain circumstances, embraces challenges
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in team environment and demonstrate leadership
• Negotiation skills
• Comfortable with conflict