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About The Position

Requirements

• Experience in executing purchase orders, maintaining accurate procurement records, and tracking routine supplier communications using ERP systems (SAP, Ivalua preferred).
• Basic analytical ability in Excel (data pulls, sorting, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, IF formulas).
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities; skilled at actively listening and presenting information in a clear and professional manner.
• Ability to organize, manage time independently, and receive feedback constructively.
• Bachelor’s degree or +1 year of previous professional experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with MS Office Suite and ERP environments such as SAP, Agile.
• Interest in Lean & Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Experience with data analysis tools (Excel, Tableau).
• Experience supporting procurement or supply chain activity in manufacturing or regulated environments.
• Demonstrates concern for precision and thoroughness.
• Track record of reliability, teamwork, and adaptability to changing priorities.
• Proven ability to learn new processes and systems quickly as well as achieve stretch goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Issues and manages purchase orders for raw materials and components to support production and inventory replenishment schedules.
• Processes procurement transactions in SAP and coordinates order confirmations with suppliers through collaboration portals (Ivalua, Agile).
• Maintains up-to-date records of all procurement transactions and supplier communications, executing basic data pulls and analyses in Excel.
• Communicates order details, delivery expectations, and basic logistics needs with suppliers; promptly acknowledges confirmed POs and escalates delivery or quality concerns as instructed.
• Supports monitoring of supplier KPIs for delivery accuracy (OTD/OTIF) and follows up on straightforward issues under guidance.
• Prepares clear notes and documentation for meetings, acting on assigned items with supervision.
• Identifies and escalates supply risks when directed, based on straightforward data review and standard processes.
• Assists with root cause analysis basics for recurring supply/logistics issues and supports management in executing solutions.
• Supports SIOP processes by providing required data input without independent interpretation.
• Works closely with quality, operations, and engineering teams to execute basic updates related to material master and engineering change orders under detailed instruction.
• Shadows peers and uses feedback to develop understanding of the procurement function and internal/external stakeholder relationships.
• Tracks own activities reliably, seek feedback for improvement, and contributes to straightforward process tasks.

Benefits

• Market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity.