Buyer II, Indirect Purchasing

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for internal Ariba users
• Provide training sessions, quick reference guides and FAQs for requestors and approvers
• Answer "how do I" questions and help users navigate features or process changes
• Ensure purchasing events follow company policies
• Enforce use of preferred suppliers and contracted items
• Set up and maintain clean vendor master data in SAP and Ariba
• Run regular reports on spend, savings, compliance, cycle time and system usage
• Participate in testing when there are upgrades, new module or process changes
• Maintain monitoring supplier performance via Ariba data
• Work with suppliers to resolve issues and improve service levels
• Troubleshoot blocked invoices, PO discrepancies, receipt issues and order failures

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience: In procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management
• Specific experience with indirect procurement activities
• Experience with ERP systems: Particularly previous experience with Ariba or similar procurement software
• Understanding of procurement processes: Deep knowledge of P2P (Procure-to-Pay) processes, e-catalog management, requisitioning, PO creation, and supplier enablement
• Compliance and audit knowledge: Familiarity with compliance standards and audit processes related to procurement and sourcing
• Excellent communication skills: Effective written and verbal communication skills to interact with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
• Negotiation skills: Ability to negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing with suppliers
• Attention to detail: High level of accuracy in data management and contract details
• Problem-solving skills: Ability to troubleshoot system issues and workflow disruptions promptly