Buyer I-Procurement Operations

Buyer I -Procurement Operations BUYER - PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS Location: Hybrid – Alpharetta, GA (Corporate HQ) Reports to: Regional Buyer Lead Ready to play a critical role in ensuring the smooth execution of purchasing activities across Direct Materials, Indirect Spend, and Logistics? WHAT YOU'LL DO As a Buyer - Procurement Operations, you will serve as a key member of the Procurement organization, responsible for executing day-to-day transactional purchasing activities supporting Indirect Procurement, Direct Materials Procurement, and Logistics Procurement. This role focuses on purchase order management, supplier coordination, ERP transaction execution, issue resolution, data integrity, and procurement process compliance. You will work closely with Category Managers, Strategic Sourcing Managers, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Logistics, Accounts Payable, and suppliers to ensure uninterrupted operations through accurate and timely procurement execution. The successful candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, and possesses strong ERP system capabilities. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Purchase Order Management ·Process and manage high-volume purchase requisitions and purchase orders across direct materials, indirect goods and services, and transportation categories. ·Validate requisition accuracy, pricing, supplier information, account coding, and approval workflows prior to PO issuance. ·Convert approved requisitions into purchase orders while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and sourcing strategies. ·Manage PO acknowledgments and ensure supplier acceptance of purchase orders. ·Monitor open purchase orders and proactively resolve exceptions affecting delivery schedules. Direct Materials Procurement Support ·Execute transactional procurement activities supporting manufacturing operations and production schedules. ·Coordinate with plant personnel, production planners, and suppliers regarding material availability, delivery dates, and shipment status. ·Expedite critical material orders to prevent production disruptions. ·Support inventory replenishment activities and communicate supply risks to stakeholders. Indirect Procurement Support ·Process purchases for MRO, maintenance services, facilities, utilities, professional services, IT, and other indirect categories. ·Assist internal stakeholders with procurement transactions, supplier selection guidance, and system navigation. ·Ensure purchases are made through approved suppliers and negotiated contracts whenever applicable. Logistics Procurement Support ·Support freight, warehousing, transportation, and logistics-related purchasing activities. ·Process logistics service orders and freight-related purchase orders. ·Coordinate with transportation providers and internal logistics teams to resolve invoicing, service, and delivery issues. ·Assist in maintaining transportation supplier records and logistics-related procurement data. Procurement Operations & Issue Resolution ·Resolve purchase order discrepancies, pricing variances, late deliveries, receipt issues, and invoice exceptions. ·Partner with Accounts Payable to resolve three-way match discrepancies. ·Collaborate with receiving, operations, logistics, and suppliers to ensure procurement transactions are completed accurately. ·Escalate recurring supplier performance issues to Category Management teams. ERP Transactions, Reporting & Data Management ·Maintain accurate procurement data, supplier records, pricing information, lead times, and purchasing documentation. ·Utilize ERP systems and reporting tools to monitor procurement activity and transaction performance. ·Identify opportunities to improve transactional purchasing processes, workflow efficiency, and master data quality. ·Support procurement reporting, audit requests, KPI tracking, and compliance reviews. Procurement Compliance ·Ensure adherence to procurement policies, delegation of authority requirements, an…

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