Purchasing Buyer

eTeam, Inc.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Kansas City is seeking a skilled professional to lead sourcing and procurement processes within their Source-to-Pay Ecosystem. The role requires effective management of internal stakeholders and supplier relationships, alongside the execution of procurement strategies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong negotiation and analytical skills, with proficiency in tools like Coupa and SAP. This position is key to ensuring compliance and delivering business results.

Qualifications

• Experience with P2P transaction flows across Coupa, SAP, and related systems.
• Ability to create training materials and effectively train users.

Responsibilities

• Engage and manage internal stakeholders and supplier relationships.
• Define and execute sourcing, procurement, and payment strategies.
• Ensure delivery of supply assurance and compliance with policies.

Skills

Negotiations

Relationship Management

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Advanced Communication Skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Coupa

SAP

Job description

Leads and executes specific processes within the Source-to-Pay Ecosystem, including sourcing recommendations, contracts, pricing, procurement, payments, analysis, and governance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Engage and manage internal stakeholders and supplier relationships effectively.
2. Define and execute sourcing, procurement, and payment strategies.
3. Utilize technical solutions to improve work processes for enhanced effectiveness and efficiency.
4. Facilitate end-to-end contract execution, from sourcing recommendations to supplier payments.
5. Ensure delivery of supply assurance, value creation, and compliance with policies.
6. Influence external industries and internal senior leadership, demonstrating integrative thinking across ecosystems and stakeholders.
7. Accountable for global and regional business results.
8. Demonstrate key skills such as negotiations, relationship management, leadership, analytical skills, and advanced communication skills.

Technical Skills and System Proficiency:

1. Effective use of Microsoft Excel and Word, including report generation and troubleshooting images for P2P communications.
2. Established expertise in Coupa, including GR-IR variance reporting, invoice flow understanding, report running, requisition and purchase order management, and user training.
3. Proficiency in SAP related to cost, purchasing, production execution, and warehouse management.
4. Ability to navigate and analyze reports, troubleshoot issues, oversee user access control, and ensure SOX compliance.

Additional Qualifications:

1. High standards and passion for excellence.
2. Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively to achieve results.
3. Experience with P2P transaction flows across Coupa, SAP, and related systems.
4. Ability to create training materials and effectively train users on various systems and processes.