Sr. Specialist, Procurement Operations

Role Purpose

Daily support/involvement with procurement buyers handling Procurement Operations – PO transaction tasks and problem solving while following the Global Buying Policy.  This position could work on retrieving non-disclosure agreements, supplier insurance certificates from suppliers, and assist buyers with the following:  e-RFx, e-auction, PO issues, invoice issues, supplier communication etc. This position will also provide transactional work including acknowledgements, voucher approvals, change orders, and requisitions.  Ability to work closely with Corning Shared Services.  You will assist buyers on special requests and facilitate expediting of emergency orders.  You will be asked to assist internal customers with Requisition to Payment and Procurement processes and procedures and log your time accordingly in the eTAD system as a charge out service. For a more detailed view of possible tasks, see below.

Details

• eRFI, eRFP, e-auction etc.
• Supplier setups (Ariba – PeopleSoft, SAP, S4Hana)
• Onboarding fees
• Request / Review supplier docs in Ariba (Agreement, NDA, COI)
• Supplier training for Ariba
• Add/edit content, answer emails, provide back-up
• PO set up for progress payments (Requisition entry)
• Add/update PO (change order processes)
• Invoice/Payment issues (Match exceptions)

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree required (business, supply chain, etc.)
• Communications Skills - working with the businesses, the Global Supply Management function, suppliers and the Shared Services Center
• Customer Service – working with internal customers and external suppliers
• Decision Making - must have the ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Multi-tasking and Priority Setting
• Software competencies - Proficient in Microsoft (Word, Excel - Outlook)
• Analytical Sills - must display strong analytical qualities
• Data Analysis - turning data into actionable information
• English speaking a must

Desired Skills

• Operations experience
• PeopleSoft, Ariba, SAP (s4hana and SAP ECC6)
• Procurement knowledge
• Performance Excellence skills set
• Problem Solving
• Team leadership and participation
• Fluent knowledge of German or French or Polish is an advantage

Soft Skills

• Results oriented
• Detail oriented
• Able to work without direct supervision but as member of a team
• Oral communication and persuasive skills
• Ability to establish positive relationships with internal customers