<p>As the owner of all direct procurement back office processes and activities, you would perform purchasing operational tasks such as vendor master setups, price list updates and verification, payment resolutions, supporting RFPs, and data analysis to ensure efficient and smooth daily operation and to maintain audit compliance.</p> <p>The incumbent will be required to provide a quick response to purchasing managers and other internal stakeholders with price updates and vendor setups, reconcile supplier terms, and update purchasing records. The job also requires high accuracy and proficiency handling large amounts of data in ERPs, running queries, and maintaining databases. As a subject matter expert, this position may also assist with product transitions, training, process improvement, and ad-hoc special projects.</p> <p>Primary Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Provide accurate and quick turnaround with price list updates, vendor master changes, and new item updates.</p> </li><li> <p>Support plant buyers, purchasing managers, and finance/internal audit teams with price verifications, and procure-to-pay procedures.</p> </li><li> <p>Work with managers to gather documentation required to set up vendor masters.</p> </li><li> <p>Participate and support global and regional Request for Proposal (RFPs).</p> </li><li> <p>Review match exception reports daily and resolve issues with purchasing managers, suppliers, and AP.</p> </li><li> <p>Own and maintain procurement related ISO documentations and enforce SOX controls.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain high data accuracy with pricing records, supplier contacts, and other key reference information.</p> </li><li> <p>Identify process improvement opportunities, work with stakeholders to develop requirements, test and implement new processes.</p> </li><li> <p>Ensure effective relationships and communication with the plant buyers and suppliers in alignment with procurement managers' guidance.</p> </li><li> <p>Bachelor's degree with 2+ years related experience in procurement, supply chain or customer service.</p> </li><li> <p>Proficiency with procurement modules in ERPs such as Oracle EBS, MFG Pro or SAP Ariba.</p> </li><li> <p>Strong analytical skills and proficiency with software to perform analysis, especially setting up and linking spreadsheets, running queries and creating BI reports.</p> </li><li> <p>Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent interpersonal skills dealing with internal and external stakeholders.</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate complex ideas to stakeholders.</p> </li><li> <p>Lean sigma experience or willingness to become a Yellow Belt.</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL), Cognos, and Oracle BI experience is a plus.</p> </li><li> <p>Previous experience or knowledge of purchasing operations and RFP process is a plus.</p> </li></ul> <p>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.</p> <p>Reasonable Accommodations Notice</p> <p>If you require accommodations to view or apply for a job, alternative methods are available to submit an application. Please contact (440) 534-6000 or NA.TA.Operations@averydennison.com to discuss reasonable accommodations.</p>