Procurement Analyst - ICONMA, LLC
Remote
About the Job
Procurement Analyst
Location: Remote((Bolingbrook, IL)
Duration: 8 months
Note: Mainly remote, however will be in office a few times a month
Description:
The Procurement Analyst receives and analyzes non-merchandise purchase requests from various business units and creates and issues purchase orders in Ariba B & I.
The Procurement Analyst makes decisions and solves problems that impact the efficiency and effectiveness of company expenditures.
The Procurement Analyst shall continuously identify opportunities to optimize expenditures, improve processes and enrich policies and systems to enhance efficiency and meet expense control objectives.
They will use Ariba B & I and SAP as well as other systems to evaluate company expenditures and provide execution for a variety of non-merchandise goods, services, supplies, and materials in the most cost-effective and efficient manner.
This position plays a significant role in generating company savings by applying strong analytical, financial, and purchasing best practices to impact bottom line.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities :
Analyze data to support the creation of financial purchase orders or contracts within Ariba B&I in accordance with the company’s accounting policies
Prioritize purchasing activities according to company timelines and strategies
Assist in executing departmental responsibilities, including buying of goods and services, tracking and expediting orders, reviewing requirements and preparing forecasts.
Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely purchase orders, goods receipt and processing of invoices within Ariba B & I.
Participate in the discovery and implementation of company continuous improvement opportunities
Support the Procurement Department to help plan, organize, direct, and execute all associated purchasing activities
Champion the procurement process throughout
Strengthen relationships with suppliers, internal partners, affiliates and professional organizations to bring maximum value to guests, shareholders and employees
Provide purchase order and spend data to Strategic Sourcing Category Managers and/or internal stakeholders as requested for meetings and reviews with Suppliers
Support the company in tracking receipt of goods/services as well timely payment for all purchases.
Other duties may be assigned
Job Specifications :
Bachelor's degree and/or 5+ years applicable experience preferred
Strong working knowledge of and past experience using Ariba Buying and Invoicing and SAP Procurement transactions
General understanding of accounting principles including a chart of accounts, general ledger, balance sheet and SAP Project Systems (WBS elements).
Intellectually curious problem solver with proven ability to solve complex problems
Excellent oral and written communicator
Ability to gather, evaluate and summarize large amounts of data
Strong organizational and influencing skills
Advanced Excel ability preferred.
Process improvement and project management skills and experience
As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Location: Remote((Bolingbrook, IL)
Duration: 8 months
Note: Mainly remote, however will be in office a few times a month
Description:
The Procurement Analyst receives and analyzes non-merchandise purchase requests from various business units and creates and issues purchase orders in Ariba B & I.
The Procurement Analyst makes decisions and solves problems that impact the efficiency and effectiveness of company expenditures.
The Procurement Analyst shall continuously identify opportunities to optimize expenditures, improve processes and enrich policies and systems to enhance efficiency and meet expense control objectives.
They will use Ariba B & I and SAP as well as other systems to evaluate company expenditures and provide execution for a variety of non-merchandise goods, services, supplies, and materials in the most cost-effective and efficient manner.
This position plays a significant role in generating company savings by applying strong analytical, financial, and purchasing best practices to impact bottom line.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities :
Analyze data to support the creation of financial purchase orders or contracts within Ariba B&I in accordance with the company’s accounting policies
Prioritize purchasing activities according to company timelines and strategies
Assist in executing departmental responsibilities, including buying of goods and services, tracking and expediting orders, reviewing requirements and preparing forecasts.
Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely purchase orders, goods receipt and processing of invoices within Ariba B & I.
Participate in the discovery and implementation of company continuous improvement opportunities
Support the Procurement Department to help plan, organize, direct, and execute all associated purchasing activities
Champion the procurement process throughout
Strengthen relationships with suppliers, internal partners, affiliates and professional organizations to bring maximum value to guests, shareholders and employees
Provide purchase order and spend data to Strategic Sourcing Category Managers and/or internal stakeholders as requested for meetings and reviews with Suppliers
Support the company in tracking receipt of goods/services as well timely payment for all purchases.
Other duties may be assigned
Job Specifications :
Bachelor's degree and/or 5+ years applicable experience preferred
Strong working knowledge of and past experience using Ariba Buying and Invoicing and SAP Procurement transactions
General understanding of accounting principles including a chart of accounts, general ledger, balance sheet and SAP Project Systems (WBS elements).
Intellectually curious problem solver with proven ability to solve complex problems
Excellent oral and written communicator
Ability to gather, evaluate and summarize large amounts of data
Strong organizational and influencing skills
Advanced Excel ability preferred.
Process improvement and project management skills and experience
As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Source : ICONMA, LLC