Strategic Purchasing Specialist

Acro Service Corporation; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Acro Service Corporation in the United States is seeking a Purchasing SME to support field operations by reviewing requisitions, placing orders with approved suppliers, and ensuring compliance with SOPs. The role emphasizes collaboration with Sales, MFG, Engineering, Production, Parts and Service.

You will analyze supplier proposals, negotiate terms, manage POs, and drive cost savings. Strong knowledge of Oracle ERP and Ariba Procure-to-Pay, plus ability to work with cross-functional teams, are

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Oracle ERP and Ariba Procure-to-Pay systems or equivalent.
• Demonstrated working ability to work with direct and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated knowledge of purchasing key fundamentals.
• Able to lead by ensuring adherence to purchasing practices, compliance and guidelines.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills required in interacting with both internal and external resources.
• Must have analytical skills necessary to evaluate the cost effectiveness of purchasing options and planning for major commodities.
• Must be able to read, and interpret, terms and conditions of contracts.
• Ensure supplier compliance and policies are met.
• Perform day-day purchasing operations functions.
• Advisors management of opportunities to improve cost, performance or process using facts, research & analysis.
• Gather, update and distribute reports.
• Special projects assigned by management.

Responsibilities

• Purchase requisitions review and order placement with approved suppliers.
• Foster close relationships with branches and departments.
• Solicit, evaluate, negotiate, and decide on proposals for non-contracted goods.
• Manage internal-external supplier relationships and process requisitions to POs.
• Ensure compliance with contract and sourcing strategies.
• Identify cost savings opportunities and negotiate as needed.
• Track POs to completion and communicate cost changes.
• Resolve pricing discrepancies and supplier inquiries.
• Handle one-off purchases and select suppliers based on demand.
• Support supplier performance assessments.
• Assist in special projects as directed.

Skills

Oracle ERP

Ariba Procure-to-Pay

Purchasing

Cross-functional teams

Analytical skills

Education

High school degree

Job description

Acro Service Corporation in the United States is seeking a Purchasing SME to support field operations by reviewing requisitions, placing orders with approved suppliers, and ensuring compliance with SOPs. The role emphasizes collaboration with Sales, MFG, Engineering, Production, Parts and Service.

You will analyze supplier proposals, negotiate terms, manage POs, and drive cost savings. Strong knowledge of Oracle ERP and Ariba Procure-to-Pay, plus ability to work with cross-functional teams, are