Buyer

The primary focus of this role is the management of Purchase Order creation and invoice management for capital equipment and services.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create Purchase Orders for all equipment and services being procured by Corporate Engineering CPMO Project Managers to support procurement of capital assets, in according with NA Procurement Policies and approved capital investment strategies.
• Create Purchase Orders for Factory capital projects ?$10M, or upon request, and act as backup for Factory PO Creators for leaves of absence or vacancies.
• Audit and maintain compliance of required documentation for Perfect PO compliance; including COIs, Bid Confirmations/Deviations, Contracts, etc.
• Ensure purchase requisitions are accurate, provide training on purchase order creation, and LORA SAP role assignments for project teams as needed.
• Execute and manage all Vendor Master Data requests including new vendor set up, new or changes to ACH requirements, and other changes/additions of remit to addresses, etc as required for First Time Right Purchase Order creation and prompt payments.
• Establish and promote network relationships with At and Above Market Procurement contacts to facilitate smooth, timely and accurate purchase orders.
• Support vendor understanding of, and adherence to, Company Perfect Invoice Submission standards. Track and submit invoice payments to project manager and close out POs when completed. Includes coordination and collaboration with company where appropriate.
• Manage project blocked and parked workflow, review, analyze, and foster timely and accurate resolution between Project Manager, Vendor, and company Accounts Payable.
• Ensure Goods Receipts are processed timely and in accordance with NAS.
• Participate in project team and functional meetings to provide insight, advise on impact to project / timelines of Capital Procure 2 Pay processes, and provide resolutions/alternatives to support timely (but compliant) Purchase Order releases.
• Support PO level cash flow forecasting by Project Managers, timely reviews of GR vs Delivery Date reports, Factory Capital Aging Analysis, and other reporting as identified and needed.
• Support Capital Purchasing Mgr & CPMO department with any special projects.

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:

• Bachelors degree preferred in business area such as finance or another analytical field. Practical knowledge, and 2 years of demonstrated success in Procure to Pay processes and transactions.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 3 years finance, manufacturing, procurement, or engineering experience preferred.

SKILLS:

• Basic knowledge of end to end Procure To Pay processes
• Strong SAP skills, preferably in Procure To Pay modules (SAP is required, Procure to Pay module is a preference)
• Proactive Cooperation and Strong Communication skills
• Results Oriented, and excellent attention to detail
• Excellent analytical and computer skills (MS Office and Power Platforms)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Please provide your email address.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Buyer: 1 year (Preferred)
• Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Purchase Order Management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Invoice Management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Procure To Pay processes: 1 year (Preferred)
• manufacturing Industry: 1 year (Preferred)
• SAP: 1 year (Preferred)
• Procurement: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person