Buyer II, Indirect Purchasing

Shure•Niles, IL

9h•$69,500 - $111,200•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Buyer II to support our indirect procurement operations. In this role, you will serve as the primary point of contact for internal Ariba users, ensuring a seamless purchasing experience while driving compliance with company policies and supplier strategies. You will play a key role in maintaining data integrity, supporting audits, and delivering insights through reporting and analysis. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, and continuously improving systems, processes, and supplier performance. T his role is hybrid (3 days per week in office) and based in our Niles, IL location.

Requirements

Minimum of 2-3 years of experience: In procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management.
Specific experience with indirect procurement activities.
Experience with ERP systems: Particularly previous experience with Ariba or similar procurement software.
Understanding of procurement processes: Deep knowledge of P2P (Procure-to-Pay) processes, e-catalog management, requisitioning, PO creation, and supplier enablement.
Compliance and audit knowledge: Familiarity with compliance standards and audit processes related to procurement and sourcing.
Excellent communication skills: Effective written and verbal communication skills to interact with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
Negotiation skills: Ability to negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing with suppliers.
Attention to detail: High level of accuracy in data management and contract details.
Problem-solving skills: Ability to troubleshoot system issues and workflow disruptions promptly.
Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Shure will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary contact for internal Ariba users
Provide training sessions, quick reference guides and FAQs for requestors and approvers
Answer "how do I" questions and help users navigate features or process changes.
Ensuring purchasing events follow company policies
Enforcing use of preferred suppliers and contracted items
Support audit by providing Ariba reports, event histories, and records
Set up and maintain clean vendor master data in SAP and Ariba
Run regular reports on spend, savings, compliance, cycle time and system usage
Participate in testing when there are upgrades, new module or process change
Monitor supplier performance via Ariba data
Work with suppliers to resolve issues and improve service levels
Troubleshoot blocked invoices, PO discrepancies, receipt issues and order failures