Responsibilities
- Assist employees across the company in understanding the Procurement process and navigating the Oracle ERP system
- Collaborate with senior level Executives to identify objectives and strategize when negotiating large deals to maximize cost savings and avoidance
- Work closely with end users, suppliers, and Contract Managers to negotiate and execute purchasing agreements with optimal pricing and terms when applicable
- Resolve invoice hold escalations in a timely manner
- Submit purchase requisitions and process purchase orders as necessary
- Manage all procurement efforts within specific purchasing categories as assigned
- Learn the specifics of all purchasing categories and be able to back up other team members as necessary
- Prepare and analyze various Procurement reports
- Work collaboratively with all Procurement team members on other duties as assigned
Knowledge and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of Procurement experience
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment while multi-tasking to meet multiple deadlines
- Must be detail oriented and excel in problem solving and identifying workarounds
- Strong communication and negotiation skills needed for working closely with suppliers, end users, and Senior Executives
- Must possess sound judgment and meet ethical obligations to perform purchasing duties on behalf of the company
- Ability to prepare clear and concise specifications and other documentation
- Ability to communicate with vendors and internal customers to exchange information, resolve discrepancies and expedite orders in a professional manner
- Computer literate with standard software packages and appropriate Procurement software
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and ability to analyze large data sets
- Ability to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Collaborative and thorough work style
- Preferred knowledge of Oracle Cloud Financial Procurement module
