Logo
Mindlance

Purchasing/Procurement Specialist

Mindlance, Toledo, Ohio, United States, 43614


JOB DESCRIPTIONShift: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Hybrid Role Moday and Friday remote and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday onsite

Interview: Initial phone screen and top candidate Onsite interview

** Candidate needs to have SAP experience (ideally processing Purchase Order)

PURPOSE OF THE JOBThe Procure to Pay Specialist will be responsible for purchasing order issuance, delivery, and payment in support of the needs of the Asphalt business. This role will ensure on-time payment to suppliers through flawless alignment and execution of the purchase order and goods received process across the network. This role will establish and preserve excellent professional communications and business relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive and maintain accurate and efficient processes throughout the procure-to-pay cycle.JOB RESPONSIBILITIESMATERIAL BUYING:Lead and manage execution of the purchase order and goods received process across the network, driving alignment with key stakeholdersCreate and maintain accurate master data in SAP including material master, vendor master, and info records etc.Act as a liaison between production planning, operations, and external suppliers in managing the supply of raw materialsFunction as the lead and focal point for new origins, destinations, and transloading locations setup and executionTimely communication of supplier issues, problems and/or opportunities to the appropriate commodity leader or other key stakeholderMonitor the Good Receipts Not Invoiced (GRNI) and invoice kickout reports to ensure suppliers are paid promptly and lead root cause analysis with suppliers, plants, and Shared Services to avoid future recurrencesConduct regular supplier audits to identify, address, and prevent problems in ordering, payment, or other processesJOB REQUIREMENTSMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field preferred1-3 year of experience with SAP in a buyer/planner/material scheduler roleDemonstrated understanding of the principles of supply chain managementPrevious experience utilizing order fulfillment and network optimization software programs (i.e., SAP, Excel, Power BI)EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:Demonstrates a customer-centric mindset whether working with internal or external stakeholdersPossesses strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication skillsCan operate effectively in a fast paced, day to day operations work environmentStrong administrative skills and task oriented

EEO:"Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."