Buyer - Consultant Specialists : Job Details

This position is onsite, candidate must be local.

Provide a buying service to all client employees requiring indirect

goods/services and CAPEX (where relevant) for the group of sites in scope

Ensure all indirect third party spend goes through the relevant buying channel

and internal review procedures are followed to maximize value for client

Cooperate closely with Accounts Payable and the P2P enablement team to

resolve invoice queries and GRIR queries.

Ensure timely delivery of goods and services.

Support Strategic Buyers in negotiating low value contracts with suppliers.

Support automation of Purchase Requisition & Purchase Order processes.

Review and validate Purchase Requisition for indirect products/services &

CAPEX (where relevant) for several sites

Manage competitive bid process (per applicable policy) and/or execute

RFx market interventions

Support Strategic buyers in negotiating low value contracts with suppliers

Ensure contracts and Purchase orders are assigned to relevant preferred

suppliers (if possible)

Place Purchase Orders, obtain order confirmations and expedite orders to

ensure on-time delivery for several sites

Maintain relevant data fields in SAP (e.g. delivery dates and supplier order

confirmations)

Manage non-conformance, rejections & returns with suppliers and Quality

Assurance and Quality Control

Monitor & track supplier performance and raise issues with strategic

buyers and/or category managers

Promote the use of e-catalogue (Ariba) and other approved buying

channels which generate automation

Respond to AP enquiries

Perform other duties as assigned

Skills:

Customer service mindset and ability to manage several priorities simultaneously

Positive attitude with a willingness to learn new skill sets

Deep general knowledge of general business practices

Experience and knowledge of both Operational Procurement and Purchasing of indirect

goods/services and CAPEX (e.g. Purchase Requisition to Purchase Order Process)

Experience of carrying out 3-Bids and a buy via SAP and/or Ariba

Experience of managing suppliers and carrying out low value negotiations

Able to persuade and influence suppliers to achieve best outcome for client

Hands on experience of using SAP ERP and SAP Ariba in a purchasing/procurement role

Hands on experience of using Microsoft Office

Education:

Degree: Associated or Bachelors in Business, Economics,

Engineering, Procurement or Supply Chain.

Experience: 3-5 years