Procurement Specialist II

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions - External; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health coverage

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Generous paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is seeking a Procurement Specialist II to procure materials, equipment, supplies, and services in line with established policies and demand requirements. This role analyzes requisitions, creates purchase orders, communicates requirements to suppliers, and supports cost-saving opportunities through pricing and forecast review.

The Procurement Specialist II is expected to use initiative and independent judgment while following established procedures and may serve

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field OR at least four years of procurement and supply chain experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented self-starter who can manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Receive and analyze system-created planning and departmental purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy; contact the requester to clarify information; process requisitions; create purchase orders.
• Determine best cost savings by reviewing price tiering and forecast.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of Oracle Procurement roles, ERP purchasing workflows, and materials planning processes.
• Identify material requirements and work with suppliers to support business needs, delivery timelines, and service demand expectations.
• Communicate with suppliers on delivery and invoice requirements.
• Coordinate with Global Distribution Centers to support material returns to suppliers when appropriate.
• Troubleshoot Oracle procurement issues to support timely purchasing activity.
• Resolve purchasing problems between department and supplier.
• Work with departments to resolve planning, receiving, and invoicing issues.
• Interpret and communicate purchasing procedures to departments; assist departments in initiating requisitions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Supplier relationship management

Accounts payable

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Supply Chain

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is seekingaProcurement Specialist IItoprocurematerials, equipment, supplies,andservicesin accordance withestablishedpurchasing regulations, procurement policies, and TGCS service demand requirements. This role reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions, creates purchase orders, communicates requirements to suppliers, and supports cost-saving opportunities through quantity, pricing, and forecast review.The ProcurementSpecialist II is expected to useinitiativeandindependent judgmentwhile followingestablishedprocedures andmayserveasan Oracle process resource ortrainerforother team members.

Responsibilities of the ProcurementSpecialistII:

• Receive and analyze system-createdplanning and departmental purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy; contact therequesteto clarify or complete information;processeachrequisitionwithinrequiredtiming; select anapproved supplierbased onprice, quantity, quality,and deliveryrequirements; and createpurchase orders.
• Determinesbest cost savings by reviewing price tiering and forecast.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of Oracle Procurement roles, ERPpurchasingworkflows, and materials planning processes.
• Identifymaterial requirements and work with suppliers to support business needs, delivery timelines, and service demand expectations.
• Communicates with supplier as needed on delivery and invoice requirements.
• Coordinatewith Global Distribution Centers tosupportmaterialreturnstosuppliers whenappropriate.
• Troubleshoot Oracleprocurement issuestosupporttimelyandaccuratepurchasingactivity.
• Resolvespurchasingproblems between department and supplier.
• Work with various departmentsto resolveplanning, receiving,and invoicing issues.
• Interprets and communicatespurchasingprocedures to departments;assistsdepartments in initiating requisitions.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degreein Business, Supply Chain,orarelatedfield,or at least four (4) years of procurement and supply chain experience.
• Strong,demonstratedknowledge of Oracle or other ERPsystem.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Organized, detail-orientedself-starter with the abilityto manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Comfortable working in ateam environment andproactivelyasking for help when needed.
• Ability tomaintainstrongsupplier relationships andaddress supplierperformanceconcerns professionally whenneeded.
• Comfortableworking throughaccounts payabledetailstohelp resolveinvoiceissues and supporttimelysupplierpayment.

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ABOUT THE COMPANY

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is a dynamic billion-dollar global company based in Research Triangle Park, NC, providing retail store solutions to your favorite brands. Have you ever been in a hurry and made use of the self-checkout at Lowe’s Foods, earned fuel rewardsat Kroger, or just paid for purchases at retailers such as Walmart, Michaels, Carrefour, The Gap, Calvin Klein, Boots, Cencosud, BJ’s, or Costco? These are just a few examples of our in-store solutions and impressive customer base that made us the world's installed market share leader.

The nature of retail is changing quickly, so if you share our 'Together Commerce' vision of a seamless two-way, participatory shopping experience,let’sget together to drive the new economy.

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc. offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package including the following:

• Group health coverage (medical, dental, & vision)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• 401(k) plan (with company match)
• Company provided life insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee discounts
• Generous paid holiday schedule, paid vacation & sick/personal days

EEO

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, religious creed, disability, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation or any other protected factor. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Individuals who needa reasonableaccommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should email [e-mail] to requestan accommodation.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

We at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutionsfirmly believethat our people are an integral parttothe success of our customers. Furthermore,we’recommitted to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for all our people as highlighted by our 5 Core Principles (Create Outreach, Foster Belonging, Unleash Opportunity, Diverse Cultural Engagement and Culture ofTransparency). We’repassionate about our customers in the retail industry andbecominga more responsible company as we help create a brighter future.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/PROTECTED VETERANS/INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, ordisclosedtheir own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)