Procurement Specialist/ Administrator

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Client is looking to hire a Procurement Specialist/Administrator for a 1-year CONTRACT ROLE WORKING IN ONE OF THEIR TWO LOCATIONS:
Houston (Sugar Land),Texas OR Cleveland, Ohio (downtown) REQUIRMENT: 3-DAY ONSITE WORK WEEK (TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY)

Need Admin Kind of Person who has been supporting end users using a Procurement application

Minimum Qualifications:
1.Bachelor s degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field required.
2. At least 1-3 years professional experience in procurement, sourcing, and/or supply chain management.
3. Exp with Requisitions and Purchase Orders, customer service support is a MUST!
4. Solid understanding of a best in class procure to pay process.
5. Strong knowledge in the use of P2P and/or ERP systems.
6. Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills; proficient in MS Word.
7. Strong analytical skills and ability to follow up with others on the team and across the business/operations.
8. Plus, Skill: Experience with GEP SMART and Oracle is a strong plus.

This individual will be a key member of the Client s Procurement Team responsible for supporting the enterprise Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) system with a focus on providing hyper-care, help desk support sharing the responsibilities of responding to the technical and customer service needs of our purchasing system end-users. This position will also support resolving Invoice Reconciliations during periods of high volume. The Procurement Specialist will serve as a procurement utility player with additional responsibilities as needed to support the company s overall P2P initiative (in support of our overall technology transformation) and in driving to build a Procurement COE experience. This role will additionally provide project support to the P2P Support Team and support to the Sourcing Team, as required. This position will report to the Procure to Pay Business Manager. Understand all functional aspects of Client s P2P System (SMART by GEP) becoming a subject matter expert.
Provide high-quality support to Client Operators/End Users helping them understand the procurement process, and how to use basic and advanced features of the P2P solution.
Troubleshoot end-user access and order issues in addition to resolving any catalog access issues.
Train new users on the basics of using the P2P system allowing them to order products as needed.
Support the day-to-day Invoice Reconciliation process when necessary related to invoice price variances and issues while running the communications to prompt end-users to resolve any quantity related Invoice exceptions.
Build a strong relationship with our preferred vendors to make the invoice reconciliation process efficient with open communications.
Promote a strong working relationship with internal stakeholders across operations and corporate departments
Assist in P2P pricing and catalog management continuous business improvement activities to improve quality controls around the data being loaded into our P2P system.
Identify areas of end-user risk and engage management early when signals indicate that end-user performance issues may warrant leadership consideration and/or intervention (aka Escalation).
Actively involved in process improvements throughout the P2P and other Procurement Processes
Desired Additional Qualifications:
Collaborative and agile; proven client relationship and influencing skills.
Ability to understand the procurement and business strategy.
Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
Ability to present and clearly explain information to non-technical audiences.
Detail-oriented with strong time management, organizational skills, and ability to adapt to frequent change.
Proven ability to effectively juggle multiple priorities, and to prioritize day-to-day responsibilities and projects.
Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and has a sense of urgency.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Flexible and adaptable to learning and understanding new technologies with the ability to successfully navigate in a complex business environment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask, re-prioritize, and manage time effectively.
Provide excellent customer service to end-users and vendors.

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