Buyer

Cleco•Pineville, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer II plays a critical role in the execution of the transactional procurement function with an emphasis on process optimization, compliance, cost savings and service excellence. Works under the direction of the Procurement Manager, executing the transactional Procure-to-Pay (P2P) activities. Operates with strict adherence to Cleco’s procurement processes and policies and works to ensure the highest level of operational excellence and customer service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field and 3–5 years of related experience
Or 5–7 years of relevant purchasing or supply chain experience in lieu of a degree.
SAP and Ariba experience preferred
Strong business acumen pertaining to the Utility industry
Strong knowledge of leading practices for their practice area
Strong planning and project management skills
Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job
Proficient at functioning effectively within a team environment, present ideas and opinions in a respective and collegial manner

Nice To Haves

Supply Chain Management certification preferred

Responsibilities

Executes key buying functions such as supplier enablement, PO execution, and PO monitoring with minimal assistance.
Utilizes systems to process requisitions and create timely purchases orders in a highly efficient, correct, and compliant manner.
Communicates with internal business partners to understand requirements and ensure order accuracy.
Coordinates preparation and execution of standard contracts
Assists suppliers with PO process-related issues, including Ariba, to facilitate successful end-to-end experience
Communicates with suppliers to ensure orders meet delivery dates, specifications, and quantities
Develops an efficient and accurate process for monitoring all open purchase orders.
Works with inventory management to ensure all deliveries satisfy the assigned purchase order and report any back-ordered or missing products to supplier.
Analyzes and monitor transactions to identify process improvement opportunities to make more informed decisions about quality, cost, and delivery.
Assists with P2P procedural compliance and contract spend management, elevating risks and opportunities to the Procurement Manager.
Supports response to storms, outages, or emergencies, including working extended hours or at different locations.