Procurement Specialist II

PURPOSE

Lead Line of Business (LoB) with Coupa information, training & compliance. Leads with compliance of Procurement for Manufacturing (PfM) process, supplier issues & expansion/maintenance of site Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) program. Reviews spend for compliance with purchasing procedures and policies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serve as System manager & subject matter expert (SME) for procurement systems, to include Coupa
• Lead & train the LoB in relation to procurement systems information , to include Coupa system use
• Ability to adjust content in Coupa as needed, to include assisting and lead LoB with tactical sourcing events
• Creates RfX events in Coupa for various departments
• Ensure purchasing process is compliant with corporate & local guidelines
• Lead expansion & maintenance of VMI program across NNPILP sites
• Lead the qualification of suppliers & help address supplier issues with cost, delivery, and/or quality
• Monitor & track expiration of contracts
• Assist with supplier selection criteria & facilitate LoB through sourcing processes
• Partner with LoB to demonstrate how Purchasing can help support overall business strategies
• Serve as the backup local sourcing point of contact for PfM process
• Lead LoB in the identification of PfM requirements & review data for compliance as well as questions regarding usage
• Perform controls to monitor PfM training needs & spend compliance
• Recommend changes to existing workflow & processes to ensure efficient & compliant operations
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other duties as assigned
• CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT: Acts as first contract reviewer for contracts within scope
• CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT: Utilizes COUPA contract repository to oversee contract administration for relevant contracts

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Business, or a relevant field of study from an accredited university required
• May consider Associates Degree in Logistics, Business, or a relevant field of study from an accredited university with a minimum of six (6) years of experience in planning/purchasing in a manufacturing environment or related field required.
• Minimum four (4) years of experience in planning/purchasing in a manufacturing environment or related field required.
• SAP or Coupa background in logistics & business modules required
• Proficient in basic computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office required
• Ability to export & analyze spend data to find trends for cost savings required
• Strong verbal & written communication skills preferred
• Proven process improvement skills/ability lead departmental process improvement projects preferred
• Knowledgeable about purchasing procedures required
• Problem solving skills preferred
• Negotiation skills preferred.
• Good presentation skills preferred.
• Ability to self-prioritize & organize work based on priorities expressed by cross functional teams as well as execute standard work routinely & effectively required