Purchasing Specialist

Minimum Qualifications and Education Required Experience
Experienced in use of ERPS, SAP
Experience in Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivables is Experienced in use of Microsoft Office Suite, emphasis on Excel

Job Description:
Systems and Contracts 40%

• Execute the creation and maintenance of SAP Outline Agreements.
• Provide ongoing support to plants covered under the special project.
• Ensure a high level of accuracy when creating and verifying material pricing information to maintain variable margins.
• Manage the integrity of company purchases by verifying and maintaining all required purchasing documents (contracts, vendor setup, pricing, payment terms, etc.).

Accounting 40%

• Resolve all invoice exceptions. Work directly with suppliers to review and resolve invoice discrepancies for a portfolio with a total spend of $1B.
• Ensure all credit notes and rebates are secured and posted.
• Identify suppliers with repeated exceptions, determine the root cause, and implement solutions to reduce the number of exceptions.

Processes 20%

• Maintain a high level of accuracy in all processes managed for audit purposes

Experience:

• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Preferred experience in Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Excel.

Education and area of focus:

• Focus High School diploma required; Client or AS degree preferred.

Skills:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Capable of multi-tasking and prioritizing the needs of multiple individuals to
• ensure all requirements are met.
• Ability to support multiple individuals with varying roles and management
• styles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to influence without formal authority.
• Advanced problem