Entry-Level Purchasing Clerk (Strong MS Excel Skills Required)

Initially, this individual will be helping with data entry and updates for the implementation of an AES system. After the implementation is complete, more general purchasing responsibilities will be added.

This individual manages tactical sourcing activities, including c-spend sourcing, data management, special projects, and client service. Creates value by providing appropriate input, development and implementation of tactical sourcing activities. Works within defined processes and procedures or methodologies and determines the appropriate approach for new assignments.

In this role, you will develop full proficiency in a range of technical processes and procedures through job-related training and on-the-job experience. You will need to be able to apply knowledge of technical processes and procedures to perform a range of work assignments. You need to understand how multiple teams coordinate efforts and resources to achieve objectives and be able to explain complex technical information to members of your own team and other teams. It is your responsibility to provide solutions to operational or analytical problems using established procedures and practices. You will serve as informal resource on analytical, scientific method, or operational processes for less experienced team members. Your performance impacts the quality, timeliness, and effectiveness of your own work and your team’s work. You will receive supervision on new complex assignments.

Responsibilities:

· Works with system data on actual purchases to identify value opportunities and develop plans to capture value while aligning with partner strategies

· Analyzes and troubleshoots data disconnects between the Sourcing and APAY teams, which impact the end to end process

· Leads strategic sourcing light projects following the Strategic Sourcing Process

· Negotiate supply pricing, lead times and delivery terms for assigned spend items

· Provides sourcing support for businesses or functions by working with the partners to clarify the scope of service, quality, volume and logistic requirements for new and existing purchases

· Utilizes available sourcing tools such as request for information (RFI) and request for quote (RFQ) to the fullest capability

· Resolves process or supplier issues as escalated from the Procure to Pay (PtP), Supply Chain or Manufacturing and Engineering teams

· Provides the needed information and enters new and or updated contract agreements and vendor codes in SAP or OTM

· Provide the Source to Pay (StP) organization with the needed information to manage SAP vendor and price agreements

· Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing and StP to resolve pricing and APAY (Accounts Payable) issues

· Manage various workflows including but not limited to the CMT (Change Management Tool), Supplier Index Pricing, Working Capital Exceptions, Forecasting

Requirements:

Strong Excel and Process knowledge would be ideal. SAP experience strongly encouraged