Procurement Assistant: P2P & Vendor Coordination

118-WW TMG MFG OPS; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Instruments is actively seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join our team in Dallas. You will provide administrative and clerical support to the purchasing department, maintain files, logs, records of invoices and purchase orders, and assist in expediting orders.

Key duties include generating purchase orders, reviewing requisitions, updating delivery schedules and pricing, maintaining supplier communications, and resolving discrepancies in invoicing and receiving.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3 years of relevant work experience with transactional processing or data management in SAP or comparable ERP platforms.
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong multitasking abilities as well as proficient in written and verbal communication.
• Professional confidence in engaging and communicating with stakeholders at all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Generate purchase orders for goods and services while adhering to established procedures and meeting cycle time requirements.
• Review and validate purchase requisitions and supplier quotes to ensure data completeness and accuracy.
• Monitor and manage the incoming purchase requisition queue.
• Update delivery schedules and pricing based on supplier confirmations, ensuring proper documentation and system recording.
• Process purchase order modifications and change requests promptly.
• Maintain effective communication with suppliers, procurement teams, accounts payable, supplier management, and logistics departments.
• Resolve discrepancies related to invoicing, supplier records, and receiving.
• Partner with procurement teams to optimize order management based on lead times, business requirements, and pricing fluctuations.
• Provide timely responses to supplier inquiries and internal TI requests.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to TI policies and business guidelines related to purchasing.
• Develop a strong understanding of Purchase-to-Pay processes.
• Advance global P2P strategic objectives through flawless tactical execution.
• Leverage reports to identify and address operational issues.
• Utilize system resources to facilitate supplier onboarding (including Ivalua platform requests).

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Stakeholder communication

Time management

Problem solving

Negotiation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or higher

Tools

SAP

MS Office Suite

Job description

Texas Instruments is actively seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join our team in Dallas. You will provide administrative and clerical support to the purchasing department, maintain files, logs, records of invoices and purchase orders, and assist in expediting orders.

Key duties include generating purchase orders, reviewing requisitions, updating delivery schedules and pricing, maintaining supplier communications, and resolving discrepancies in invoicing and receiving.