Procurement Center of Excellence (COE) – Expert Services

This position is accountable for supporting multiple activities for the Procurement department, including contractor safety compliance (through ISNetworld), Contracts module in GEP portal, reporting supplier diversity information to external customers, and ensuring compliance to policies as part of the Quality Management System (QMS) and SOX controls. Analyst is also responsible for tactical tasks relating to supplier master data governance, employee onboarding, and non-steel sales order entry processes for Procurement and Raw Materials. This person will also be expected to find innovative ways to reduce non-value-added tasks, using technology and tools to improve existing processes where applicable.

Individual must be capable of being hands on and have extraordinary attention to detail. This role requires the ability to multi-task and communicates effectively with multiple departments across the organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

⦁ Provide guidance and oversight to Procurement and plant personnel on contractor requirements as they relate to use of the ISNetworld portal, while collaborating with the Safety and Risk Management departments.

⦁ Provide support to Procurement personnel on use of GEP Contracts module for storing datapoints and document repository of contracts.

⦁ Assist with onboarding processes for new Procurement employees including systems requests, as well as training coordination and communications.

⦁ Manage supplier master data information by maintaining supplier database and entering new suppliers, in conjunction with Accounts Payable department.

⦁ Entry of sales order information for all non-steel sales transactions, including scrap, by-products, and other miscellaneous sales.

⦁ Develop a basic understanding of the Quality Program for Procurement, including maintenance of key commodity items, corrective action requests, and audit participation.

⦁ Compile and report supplier diversity information to external customers.

⦁ Enforce and comply with procedures in place for quality and Sarbanes Oxley requirements.

⦁ Assist with general office administration tasks as needed.

⦁ Demonstrate ability to manage multiple internal customer requests; able to prioritize requests with guidance.

Specific Experience Required

1. Background in business administration, supply chain, management information systems, logistics, etc.

2. Understanding of the purchasing process, from requisition to PO to payment

3. Entry level procurement/supply chain professional with strong desire to build upon existing skill

Personal Skills Required

1. Time management & prioritization skills.

2. Strong customer service attitude.

3. Desire to understand existing processes and identify ways to create efficiencies and streamline processes

4. Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written

5. Ability to quickly learn and understand new processes

Technical Skills Required

1. Experience with purchasing module in ERP system. Oracle experience is a plus.

2. General understanding of various parts & services utilized in heavy manufacturing

3. Excellent MS Excel skills

4. Source-to-Contract solution experience a plus.