Procurement Specialist
Current• Buyer • Create & Release PO’s • Manage Purchase Order Changes (POCs)• Manage Facility leases. Ensure payments are scheduled/received and leases are renewed.• Routine engagement with suppliers to ensure On-Time Delivery (OTD) globally• Set up new vendors, reconcile vendor accounts, and manage W-9s for 1099 processing• Release monthly AR statements• Approve/Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies discovered within the Accounts Payable dept.• Submit Purchase Requests (PR’s)• Ensure responsiveness to customer needs within the framework of the supply chain process and compliance with procedures• Central coordinator for all PO’s as well as resolution specialist for any issues/errors that may arise • Manage supplier relationships and maintain appropriate communication tools and plans• Coordinate with key stakeholders to strategically address supplier support issues• Communicate and provide visibility of significant supplier issues impacting customers globally • Enforces procurement and supply chain solutions, strategies, and policies to support customer requirements• Ensures compliance with company procedures & regulatory requirements