Indirect Procurement

About the role
This role will support the procurement of indirect goods and services for the organization. This role involves collaborating with various departments to understand their requirements, sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services that support the business's needs, and contributing to overall operational efficiency.

 

What you'll be doing

• Partner with business leaders to deliver services that support company objectives and that are consistent with Winning Together values.
• SAP/SRM Training Development:
  • Lead POC for the Indirect Procurement US team
  • Lead Pivot ERP transition.
  • Collaborate with the indirect procurement team and subject matter experts to understand the specific requirements and processes relevant to indirect procurement within SAP/SRM.
  • Develop comprehensive training materials, including user guides, presentations, and step-by-step tutorials, tailored to different user levels and roles.
  • Create training documentation that covers the procurement process flow, system navigation, data entry, approval workflows, and reporting functionalities.
• Training Delivery:
  • Conduct training sessions for new hires, existing employees, and Pivot employees involved in the indirect procurement process.
  • Organize both group and individual training sessions, workshops, as needed.
  • Utilize various training methods to ensure effective learning, such as hands-on exercises, simulations, and interactive activities.
• User Support and Assistance:
  • Provide ongoing support to users after training sessions to address their questions, clarifications, and issues related to SAP/SRM procurement.
  • Troubleshoot problems that users encounter, offer solutions, and escalate complex issues to the appropriate IT or SAP/SRM support team when necessary.
• Purchase Requisition and Order Processing
  • Collaborate with various departments, such as finance, legal, and operations, to ensure a smooth procurement process and timely resolution of any issues.
  • Process purchase orders in accordance with established procurement procedures and guidelines.
  • Verify pricing, quantity, and delivery details to ensure accuracy and timely delivery of goods and services.
• System Enhancements and Updates
  • Assess the impact of system changes on the procurement processes and update training materials accordingly.
  • Continuously identify opportunities to streamline and enhance the indirect procurement process for greater efficiency.
  • Implement best practices and leverage technology to improve workflow and drive automation.
• Accounts Payable and Invoice Processing:
  • Review and verify incoming accounts payable invoices for indirect procurement purchases.
  • Match invoices with corresponding purchase orders and delivery receipts to ensure accuracy and prevent discrepancies.
  • Collaborate with the finance team to ensure timely and accurate payment to suppliers.
  • Manage all AMEX CC, make sure employees pay them on time.
  • Allocate expenses to appropriate cost centers or projects as required.
  • Manage SRM Uline Catalogue and Amazon purchase approvals
  • Manage Uline Catalogue, ensure all prices and quantity are up to date so the IC can order their materials.
  • Manage our operations Amazon account, approving/not approving of Amazon orders made by the operations team.
• Vendor Documentation, Onboarding Process, and Compliance:
  • Collect and verify all required documentation from new vendors, including ACH information, W-9 forms, and tax identification numbers.
  • Ensure that vendor documentation complies with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Facilitate the setup of vendor accounts in internal systems and communicate important information to relevant teams.
  • Ensure new vendors adhere to the organization’s policies, ethical standards, and compliance guidelines.
• Embrace and support Computacenter’s mission and core values.

 

What you have

• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• 2+ years of Indirect purchasing experience with SRM and SAP
• Proficient in SAP and SRM
• Proficient in Microsoft office excel.
• Excellent prioritization skills with the ability to adapt to change quickly.
• Ability to influence and drive change while building solid relationships with your internal clients and external suppliers. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to successfully influenc