Purchasing Specialist

Interfaces with Product Line Planning Manager in order to plan and prioritize purchasing activities to support the Business Line. Act as the focal contact person for supply chain initiatives at the district/location. Ensure POs are created prior to commitment and GR is performed within 3 days of goods receipt or service delivery. Ensures that the correct buy to pay channel (matrix) is consistently applied with regard to the use of PCards and POs. Prepares and communicates shortage and backlog reports, and provides visibility of other potential interruptions to internal Provide local hands-on support in case of critical requests, spot purchases, and emergency purchases of goods and services for the site. Prepares return documentation to Supplier when returns are needed. Support, where required, the invoice document flow. Prepares Purchase Orders within System as directed by the Procurement Manager or Procurement Leader. Management of expedite/de-expedite/cancel action messages from Supply Planning to closure. Management of vendor invoices from submission to payment. Bachelor's degree, preferably in Supply Chain Management 2-3years of experience in Procurement or relevant equivalent