GEA Group is Hiring an Operational Buyer- Indirect Near York, PA
Responsibilities / Tasks
Purchase Requisition, Purchasing & Order processing:
Responsible for processing purchase requisitions, purchase orders & following-up on order confirmations (with expediting if needed)
Clarifies issues with requestors and suppliers.
Provides feedback to Strategic buyer/Category manager when spotting requisitions going outside of suitable framework agreements.
Manages Procurement related CAPEX projects, to include vendor creation, quotation support and execution of the order.
Coordinates with NAM Indirect team to create strategic alignment on preferred vendor programs.
1st point of contact with vendors for daily operations:
Communicates with suppliers on demand, volume and delivery times, reduction of transaction cost.
Onboard the supplier when it comes to purchasing processes.
Invoice Processing:
May support solving invoice mismatches that couldn’t be processed by Finance/Accenture due to PO structure or vendor invoicing.
Sourcing:
Responsible for assigned tactical sourcing activities (specific vendors/parts within assigned categories)
Can be responsible for low-spend contracting with vendors limited to general T&C or simplified agreements within scope of category strategy.
Manages consolidation activities on the indirect side to limit the use of new suppliers.
1st point of contact with vendors for daily operations:
Communicates with suppliers on demand, volume and delivery times, reduction of transaction cost.
Onboard the supplier when it comes to purchasing processes.
Invoice Processing:
May support solving invoice mismatches that couldn’t be processed by Finance/Accenture due to PO structure or vendor invoicing.
Sourcing:
Responsible for assigned tactical sourcing activities (specific vendors/parts within assigned categories)
Can be responsible for low-spend contracting with vendors limited to general T&C or simplified agreements within scope of category strategy.
Manages consolidation activities on the indirect side to limit the use of new suppliers.
Your Profile / QualificationsEducational Background Bachelor’s Degree (in Business, Supply Chain or Finance) or equivalent work experience (2-3 years). MBA or other Graduate level degree a plus. Professional Knowledge And Experiences
Experience in procurement roles.
ERP / Procurement key user experiences / knowledge.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Negotiation experience welcomed.
Assertive self-starter, ability to function in a multi-disciplined team environment.
Detail oriented and strong organizational skills.
Other Skills & Competencies
CPM, CPSM or CPIM certification preferred.
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