SC & P Operations Sr. Staff

About the role

Execute purchasing transactions and provide planning support to ensure compliant procurement, material availability, and operational continuity.

Essential Responsibilities

• Purchasing Execution: Create and manage POs in SAP in compliance with pricing, approvals, and tax requirements
• Supplier Coordination: Communicate with suppliers on orders, deliveries, and issue resolution
• Order & Delivery Management: Track orders, resolve discrepancies, and escalate supply risks
• Procurement Support: Assist RFQs, supplier coordination, and performance tracking
• Master Data Management: Maintain accurate supplier and purchasing data in SAP
• Inventory Support: Support cycle counts, reconciliations, and documentation (COAs, shipping)
• Governance & Audit: Ensure compliance with procurement policies and ISO requirements; support audits
• Planning Backup: Support MRP, inventory monitoring, expediting, and material availability during coverage needs

Education & Qualification

• Education: Associate degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or related field required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or planning within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Experience supporting both purchasing and planning functions strongly preferred
• Experience working in SAP or equivalent ERP systems required

Systems & Technical Skills

• Proficiency in SAP (or similar ERP system) for purchasing and inventory transactions
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (e.g., lookups, pivot tables, basic data analysis)
• Familiarity with MRP concepts and inventory management principles preferred

Core Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in transactional and compliance-driven work
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and coordination with cross-functional teams and external suppliers
• Problem-solving mindset with ability to identify and escalate supply risks
• Understanding of procurement policies, controls, and audit requirements

Preferred Qualification

• Experience in a chemical, manufacturing, or industrial environment
• Exposure to ISO standards or regulated procurement environments
• Basic understanding of supply chain planning processes (MRP, demand/supply balance)