Senior Purchasing Specialist - Procurement Operations

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

• Ability to understand purchasing and procurement methods and procedures
• Prepare and execute purchase orders and releases. Manage transactional interaction with suppliers. Assure proper accounts are charged for purchased materials, and work with accounting and end users to reconcile discrepancies
• Select contract / supplier to fill requisitions in accordance with approved Purchasing strategies
• Work with buyer / client group and suppliers to resolve supplier claims & invoice discrepancies
• Work with supplier and end user to resolve invoice, damaged / returned goods, and ship date issues
• Provide reports, information, analysis etc., as required, in a timely, professional manner
• Maintain good level of public relations with outside suppliers as well as a strong partnership with client users
• Route high-value items not on contract to tactical Buyer for resolution
• Resolve queries and issues faced by the stakeholders and junior team members in P2R process
• Identify and communicate supplier diversity opportunities
• Manage transactional interaction with suppliers for issue resolutions
  
  

What You Should Bring

• Expereince - 3 - 5 years in P2p, reporting
• Night Shift/ US Shift
• In depth Knowledge of P2P tools - end user functionality
• In depth knowledge of purchase to pay processes
• Adhere to all organizational procurement policies and procedures
• Excellent follow up skills
• Highly effective communication skills with stakeholders
• Perks and benefits included
• Can facility provided