Operational Buyer II

GEA Group•York, PA

1d•$73,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

GEA Group, located in York PA, is searching to add an Operational Buyer II to our Procurement Team! This role is responsible for processing purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and following up on order confirmations, including expediting if needed. The Operational Buyer II will clarify issues with requestors and suppliers, and provide feedback to Strategic Buyers/Category Managers when requisitions fall outside of framework agreements. This position may also support resolving invoice mismatches and handle assigned tactical sourcing activities for specific vendors and parts within assigned categories. Additionally, the role can be responsible for low-spend contracting and serve as the main point of contact for vendors regarding demand, volume, and delivery times, aiming to reduce transaction costs and onboard suppliers to purchasing processes. Management of local raw material or vendor master data, such as price lists, payment terms, lead times, and supplier item codes, may also be part of the scope. The role also supports local supplier auditing, process improvements for automation projects, and local payment term negotiations.

Requirements

3-7 years of experience working in procurement roles.
ERP / Procurement key user experiences / knowledge.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Assertive self-starter, ability to function in a multi-disciplined team environment.
Detail oriented and strong organizational skills.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree (in Business, Supply Chain or Finance) or equivalent highly preferred.
CPM, CPSM or CPIM certification preferred.
Negotiation experience welcomed.

Responsibilities

Processing purchase requisitions, purchase orders & following-up on order confirmations (with expediting if needed)
Clarifying issues with requestors and suppliers.
Providing feedback to Strategic buyer/Category manager when spotting requisitions going outside of suitable framework agreements.
Supporting solving invoice mismatches that couldn’t be processed by Finance/Accenture due to PO structure or vendor invoicing.
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.
Communicates with suppliers on demand, volume and delivery times, reduction of transaction cost.
Onboard the supplier when it comes to purchasing processes.
May maintain local raw material or vendor master data such as price lists, payment terms, lead times, supplier item codes, taxonomy etc.
Supports/leads portions of local supplier auditing.
Process Support for automation projects-POC for Procurement related process enhancements.
Supports Internal ISO process improvements.
Lead for local payment term negotiations.