As a Procurement Operations Buyer, you would be supporting procurement of Europe client. You would be responsible for managing customer requests along with interfacing with clients and suppliers for commodities. A major part of being an operations buyer would be to handle client procurement requests and follow up on deliveries.Skills required – Someone who possesses the following at a minimum: strong communication skills both written and verbal, ability to multi task, Client facing skills, strong organization skills, attention to detail, Good presentation skills & procurement background.
Responsibilities include (not limited to)
- Review requisition requirement
- Recognize Non-Catalog Purchases that should be directed to a Catalog Solution
- Ensure Customer and Stakeholders Satisfaction
- Work efficiently with requester/client for additional information or any questions
- Determine Source from Sourcing provided Master File
- Negotiate cost savings and terms when applicable (non-contracted sources)
- Procurement of low dollar purchases services (including source identification as needed)
- Price and delivery Confirmation
- PO Order receipt Confirmation
- Knowledge of all client specific processes and procedures
- Complete Customer requests for set up of new suppliers including providing applicable information
- Interface with clients and suppliers on supplier and payment issues in conjunction with tactical commodity manager
- Maintain all relevant supplier documentation
- Ensure audit readiness of all purchasing documents
- Work with cluster leads and team lead
- Resolve blocked invoices
- Expedite and Emergency Orders and follow up on deliveries
- Perform special projects as needed
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Minimum 1-4 years of working experience
- A procurement operations background
- Proven problem solving/analytical skills
- The candidate should focus on details, take ownership and follow through on commitments
- Ability to work in a high-pressure environment while maintaining high team morale
- Willing to work in shifts.
- Good customer service skills.
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
- Working knowledge of procurement transactions
- Proven verbal communication skills