Procurement Services Representative - Global Sourcing

Shaw • Dalton, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Services Representative I supports Shaw’s Strategic Procurement Model through accurate execution of transactional purchasing activities, administrative duties, and internal customer support. This role provides foundational procurement experience and is ideal for early-career professionals looking to grow within a dynamic supply chain environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration or related field and 0-3 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or professional customer service roles strongly preferred. HS Diploma and 3-5 years of procurement, supply chain, or customer service experience can be considered.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc)
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all organizational levels.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present information effectively to diverse audiences.
• Team player committed to supporting the Procurement Operations team and all stakeholders by supporting strategic sourcing supply chain objectives.
• A growth and learning mindset, with a passion for continuous improvement and professional development.
• Thoroughness in accomplishing a task correctly with concern for all areas involved.
• Evaluates needs and obtains the resources necessary to complete tasks.
• Knowledge and skills required to execute the procurement process across multiple, diverse categories.
• Resourcefulness and ability to handle a multitude of tasks simultaneously.
• Uses experience and knowledge to identify issues which hinder the achievement of the procurement process.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc)
• Interest in emerging tools like AI platforms (e.g., Copilot, GPT)

Responsibilities

• Perform daily P2P (procure-to-pay) activities including requisition processing, purchase order entry and edits, item maintenance, and resolution of match exceptions.
• Execute processes to ensure transactional alignment with sourcing strategies, supplier utilization policies, and internal approval workflows.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in the P2P Process, providing prompt support (training, issue resolution, etc.) to internal customers for procurement-related inquiries, including service requests. Escalate non-routine issues to senior team members or supervisors.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure timely issue resolution and service excellence.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with peers, internal stakeholders, and suppliers. Use written and verbal communication to share updates, ask questions, and ensure understanding of basic procurement processes.
• Maintain procurement documentation and ensure data accuracy in ERP and procurement systems.
• Partner with colleagues, suppliers, and other departments to ensure purchasing accuracy and service quality.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level