BASIC PURPOSE
Support and expedite supply chain operations, process orders, and execute sourcing activities for orders. Manage all purchases for assigned vessels and processing on POs accordingly.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support operations for the purchasing process, primarily requisitioning and ordering.
- Ensure all requisitions are compliant with the company’s policies.
- Expedite inventory and direct charge purchase orders for multiple ships as required and in accordance with purchasing procedures.
- Complete the processing of manual purchase orders.
- Ensure all necessary approvals are documented, the orders are placed, and shipments are delivered on time.
- Perform sourcing activities and get quotes on all items for POs for assigned vessels.
- Ensure the items and prices are accurately listed in the PO.
- Work with the sourcing team(s) and suppliers to get quotes on new items.
- Ensure that all users, approvals, and filters are set up in accordance with the company’s procurement policies.
- Serve as the help desk for users relating to the purchasing tools employed.
- Coordinate processes with the accounts payable function to facilitate the enforcement of established policies.
- Support implementation and management of ongoing operations for eProcurement solutions.
- Regularly meet with the management to seek ongoing direction, coaching, and support as required.
- Perform other job-related functions as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in Business or other related field of study; or any equivalent combination of experience and skills.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum 1 year of experience with procurement operations, ERP (e.g. PeopleSoft), eProcurement, eCatalog, contract management, eRFX, and eAuction strategies and technologies.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Good teamwork skills to work with other company departments to plan and execute enhancement, upgrade, and ongoing deployment of the above technologies.
- Strong facilitation skills to communicate and collaborate with stakeholders across the company to implement Procure-to-Pay (P2P) technologies.
- Demonstrated success in gathering data, conducting analyses, and generating high-quality outputs.
- Experience with process, quality control, and workflow management and design preferred. Numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to multi-task and problem solve.
- An understanding of leading P2P technology practices and trends (e.g. MXP, Amos, Ariba), general experience of network administration preferred.
- Experience with ERP and P2P systems (e.g. MXP, Amos, Ariba, PeopleSoft), proficiency in Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).