What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Purchasing Specialist - Procurement Operations position at GEP?
Company Overview
GEP is a diverse, creative team of people passionate about procurement. We invest ourselves entirely in our client’s success, creating strong collaborative relationships that deliver extraordinary value year after year. Our clients include market global leaders with far-flung international operations, Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises, leading government and public institutions.
We deliver practical, effective services and software that enable procurement leaders to maximise their impact on business operations, strategy and financial performance. That’s just some of the things that we do in our quest to build a beautiful company, enjoy the journey and make a difference. GEP is a place where individuality is prized, and talent respected. We’re focused on what is real and effective. GEP is where good ideas and great people are recognized, results matter, and ability and hard work drive achievements. We’re a learning organization, actively looking for people to help shape, grow and continually improve us.
Are you one of us?
GEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to hiring and valuing a global diverse work team.
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What you will do
As a Senior Purchasing Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in managing procurement
processes, ensuring the seamless flow of goods and services, and resolving complex purchasing issues. This role will also require you to work closely with internal teams and suppliers to resolve
discrepancies and optimize procurement operations.
Responsibilities:
- Review purchase requisitions and identify sources of supply
- Identify and resolve Purchase Order / Purchase Requisition processing issues
- Select contract / supplier to fill requisitions in accordance with approved purchasing strategies
- Determine if requested items are available in catalogue and implement predefined action
- Work with buyers / client group and suppliers to resolve delivery issues and process claims
- Research and resolve invoice discrepancies & account disbursements
- Maintain the Vendor Master Records/Updates/New Vendor Setup
- Work with supplier and end user to resolve invoice, damaged / returned goods, and ship date issues
- Maintain professional interactions with outside suppliers as well as a strong partnership with client users
- Advise customer of modifications from original requests
What you should bring
- Very good Knowledge of SAP (MM and SD module) - end user functionality
- Knowledge and proven experience of purchase to pay processes is mandatory
- Team player, high motivation, positive, can-do attitude, flexibility
- Highly effective communication skills with stakeholders & suppliers
- Fluency in English and Dutch language
- any more of the above languages will be considered a big advantage
- Excellent presentation skills
- proven experience with leading the team
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Procurement, or a related field. A master’s degree or professional procurement certifications (e.g., CPM, CPSM) is preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in procurement, managing complex transactions and supplier negotiations.
Responsibilities:
As a Senior Purchasing Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in managing procurementprocesses, ensuring the seamless flow of goods and services, and resolving complex purchasing issues. This role will also require you to work closely with internal teams and suppliers to resolvediscrepancies and optimize procurement operations. Responsibilities: - Review purchase requisitions and identify sources of supply- Identify and resolve Purchase Order / Purchase Requisition processing issues- Select contract / supplier to fill requisitions in accordance with approved purchasing strategies- Determine if requested items are available in catalogue and implement predefined action- Work with buyers / client group and suppliers to resolve delivery issues and process claims- Research and resolve invoice discrepancies & account disbursements- Maintain the Vendor Master Records/Updates/New Vendor Setup- Work with supplier and end user to resolve invoice, damaged / returned goods, and ship date issues- Maintain professional interactions with outside suppliers as well as a strong partnership with client users- Advise customer of modifications from original requests