Lead - Procurement

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Job description (heading) /  Description du poste (titre)

• The Purchase Coordinator will have accountability to purchase services and goods to support the Sun Life’s business across the enterprise

• Procure services and goods for Sun Life from trusted vendors
• Raise error-free Purchase Requisition in SAP Ariba per business requirement, vendor contract and Finance requirement.
• Maintain and manage Purchase Orders by collaborating with business.
• Troubleshoot invoice issues with business and Accounts Payable team to ensure invoices are paid on time.
• Provide constant, clear, and timely updates to internal customers.

Preferred skills (heading) / Compétences particulières (titre)

• Knowledge of procurement processes
• Ability to act independently and support business partners through issue resolution process with suppliers.
• Excellent interpersonal and social skills
• Good MS Office skills

Qualifications (heading) / Compétences (titre)

• University degree
• 2+ year experience working as Purchasing Assistant or Purchasing Coordinator
• Proficiency in procurement systems (e.g. SAP Ariba, Oracle, Coupa); knowledge in SAP Ariba is a plus
• Strong attention to details
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Positive and professional demeanor

Responsibilities (heading) / Responsabilités (titre)

• Procure services and goods for Sun Life from trusted vendors
• Raise error-free Purchase Requisition in SAP Ariba per business requirement, vendor contract and Finance requirement.
• Maintain and manage Purchase Orders by collaborating with business.
• Troubleshoot invoice issues with business and Accounts Payable team to ensure invoices are paid on time.
• Provide constant, clear, and timely updates to internal customers.

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