PROCUREMENT CENTER OF EXCELLENCE BUYER

POSITION SUMMARY & PRIMARY OBJECTIVES

As a member of our Global Procurement Operations team, you will serve as a Procurement Center of Excellence Buyer, supporting a seamless Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process across multiple business units worldwide. You will be responsible for creating, entering, and managing Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders in Coupa, ensuring accuracy and compliance with procurement policies.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Purchasing Operations:

Under minimal supervision handle all aspects of Purchase Order management.

• Create and manage Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders in Coupa.
• Ability to understand and interpret supplier ordering documents to enter into Coupa
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of POs from initiation to execution.
• Maintain compliance with Procurement, Supplier Management and Accounts Payable policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to validate PO details and resolve discrepancies.

Purchase Order Management

• Serve as the central Coupa contact for internal teams and suppliers.
• Monitor and communicate PO status, addressing issues and delays proactively.
• Provide guidance and training to stakeholders and suppliers on procurement processes.
• Support adoption of purchasing policies and Coupa best practices.
• Act as a backup for Source-to-Pay functions and escalate potential disruptions.
• Provide education and guidance to stakeholders and suppliers regarding the value of adopting and complying with purchasing policies, procedures, Coupa/Procurement processes

Operational Support & Administration

• Partner with Sourcing, Accounts Payable, internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure timely PO processing.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of PO data.
• Assist in training and onboarding new Coupa requisitioners.

Education & Experience Requirements

• 2 years of higher education or equivalent experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field is a plus
• 0-2 years of relevant experience in a corporate or procurement-related role (internships or co-ops welcome).

Knowledge & Skills Inventory

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with eProcurement tools (Coupa preferred; Ariba, Ivalua, SAP, NetSuite, Jaggaer also valued).
• Basic understanding of procurement principles and P2P processes.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

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