for a Remote Job in Professional(Other) - Buyer

Hello, I am Abhishek Technical Recruiter at Root Staff. I just saw your profile and I am very impressed with your skills and experience. I think you would be a great fit for the job. I'd like to talk to you further so I can get to know you better and tell you more about the job opening. If this is something that interests you, please reach back to me, you can reach me at (781) 384-0319 or [email protected] Job Title: Professional(Other) - Buyer Job Duration:12 Months Contract Pay Rate:$41.42/Hour on W2 Location: Remote Job Description: This position entails procuring Indirect Services (including but not limited to Human Resources, Customer Service, Consulting for all business lines, Marketing/Communications) at an entry level. Tasks involve purchasing services through Infor (our company's ERP), encompassing creation, negotiation, tracking, and issue resolution of Purchase Orders (POs), Change Orders to POs, and Agreements (contracts). The position necessitates familiarity with and adherence to the Company's purchasing guidelines and policies and may involve assisting Category Managers and other Procurement personnel with more complex transactions. Core Responsibilities: Review procurement requisitions for completeness and process them into Purchase Orders promptly. Review procurement Change Order requisitions for completeness and process them as Amendments to Purchase Orders. Solicit bids through formal request for quotations or request for proposal competitive processes, including bid evaluation and analysis, for procurement of services. Coordinate and negotiate with suppliers, accounts payable, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues associated with specific purchases or projects, including expediting orders, addressing price discrepancies, and resolving other issues. Coordinate with the accounts payable team to resolve issues associated with invoices and payment processing as they arise, involving direct interaction with internal business proponents. Establish and maintain professional relationships with suppliers/partners, adhering to the highest ethical business practices outlined in the Standards of Conduct and Integrity and PPL's Supply Chain Policies. Possess a basic understanding of standard terms and conditions for Agreements. Ensure procurements comply with all applicable company policies and adhere to SOX requirements. Perform other duties as assigned by management. Required Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: At least 5 years of experience in Operational Procurement (procure-to-pay) that includes deep knowledge of ERP systems such as Infor, Oracle, or SAP. Additionally, some working experience in Strategic Procurement (source-to-contract). Licensure / Other Qualifications: Valid driver's license. Thanks and Regards Abhishek Mathur (781) 384-0319 Technical Recruiter [email protected] Apply To This Job