Provide day-to-day support to internal and external stakeholders, supporting accurate creation of Purchase requisitions and efficient conversion of Requisitions into Purchase Orders

Ensure compliance with Procurement and Finance related processes and controls, identifying opportunities for improvement, and supporting their implementation

Support the rollout, optimization and administration of process improvement projects as needed, many of which have cross-department, company- wide impact

Deliver a positive internal stakeholder experience, supporting Procurement’s Help Desk function, and providing timely and thorough responses to inquiries

Support positive interactions with external vendors, including facilitation of the Vendor Setup and Qualification processes

Participate in sourcing projects, including the creation and administration of RFxs, bid evaluation analytics and cost-modelling

Support Procurement’s analytics, including spend analysis and cost savings reporting, converting “decision quality” data into information that helps to shape and support business strategies

Provide one-on-one/small group training and support for system users

Perform ad hoc Purchase-to-Pay functions and other analysis as needed

Bachelor’s degree required

6+ years in a similar function in a large manufacturing company

A strong desire to implement sourcing and procurement best practices and contribute to a world-class, high-performance team

Possessing unquestionable integrity

Outstanding analytical skill

Well-organized, proactive, able to prioritize in a dynamic environment

Strong communication skills and ability to transfer knowledge in plain non-technical language

Ability to own, prioritize and manage work with limited daily direction, anticipating needs and proactively recommending next steps

Highly-collaborative, team player yet able to make decisions and work independently

Adaptable and resourceful with a process-oriented mindset

Strong influencing skills; in both verbal and written communications

A ‘digital first’ mindset, creative in using IT solutions to drive efficiency

Preferred experience includes: Procurement, accounting/ finance, biotech, SAP, vendor management system