Specialist, Buyer, Virtual Chicagoland

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Job Summary

Using skills in Oracle, Incorta, and HUB2U, the person in this position is responsible for purchasing complex or unusual materials, supplies and services for the Chicago Region for all positions field related. I.E. Construction, Technical Operations, Network, etc. The person in this position performs various financial analyses using Microsoft Excel Reports (PivotTable, VLOOKUP), Tableau; forecasts and inventory purchasing and monitoring; and prepares reports. Works with moderate guidance in own area of knowledge. This position is Virtual Chicagoland.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Leads all aspects of forecasting, stocking, and shipping of materials including resolving proof of deliveries. Submits requisitions to order and generates purchase orders.
• Resolves spending vs. budget discrepancies with financial personnel. Projects capital spending and completes variance analysis. Participates in capital budgeting process.
• Compiles and maintains statistics and other data for negotiations. Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over shipments, cancellations, and engineering changes.
• Reviews requests and acquires quotes from standard vendors and builds purchase requisitions.
• Leads and mentors Buyers in an independent contributor role.
• Processes purchase orders for materials, supplies and services and communicates purchase order details to end user. Expedites solutions for back-ordered materials.
• Meets with standard vendors on a regular basis.
• Reports vertically and horizontally weekly regarding readouts on materials, SOP, and SOP changes. May develop PPT for calls and/or Job Aid on changes to SOP.
• Receives equipment; performs asset management; enters data into asset management database; and delivers equipment to the appropriate end user.
• Assists in supplier and contractor negotiations. Compiles and maintains statistics and other data for negotiations.
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance. Work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s), and overtime.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Employees at all levels are encouraged to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff - be hardworking learners, users and advocates of our groundbreaking technology, products, and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs, and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
• Drive results and growth.
• Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors, and our communities.

Disclaimer:

• This information has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.

Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Relevant Work Experience

2-5 Years

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.