at Rose International Inc. in Lake Zurich, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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Job Title: Procurement Clerk
Positions Requested: 2
Duration: 07/31/2023 to 12/22/2023
Shift ~ 8.00 am to 5.00 pm
Location: Abbott Park IL 60064
Job Description: Associate Procurement Specialist
Our location in Lake County, Illinois, currently has an opportunity for Procurement Specialist, Associate, Regional Operations. The Associate Specialist applies experience and procurement knowledge to execute procurement best practices and execute strategies across Global Procurement Services. Work with internal and external customers to solve issues and drive high levels of customer service. The position will be responsible for evaluating and processing purchasing requests, contract review and assist with Supplier set-ups.
The Regional Procurement Operations team aligns to:
• Proactively seek innovative ways to improve the procurement processes and procedures, cycle times, and customer service levels
• Ensure full understanding of the "One Procurement" strategies. Strong knowledge and project work across multiple categories that impact the team positively
• Adhere to Abbott policies and procedures
WHAT YOU’LL DO
• First line responder; pivots between strategy, operations, and transactional procurement
• Adhere to and support defined Source to Pay process flow globally
• Execute against category strategies and work in the guidance of strategic category leaders
• Support and drive contract processes within SAP /Ariba Platform
• Manage and execute purchasing requests including but not limited to SOW, RFx, PO, PR and ad-hoc / one off buys RFxs
• Supporting stakeholder education on existing purchasing solutions and options
• Contribute to continuous improvement of global procurement processes and tools
• Be a change champion within the Regional Procurement Operations
• Lead resolution on issues within Source to Pay technology improvements
• Capture savings outcomes and opportunities
• Collaboration within One Procurement organization
• Directly contribute to meeting Regional Procurement Operations’ Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and Value Metrics
• Perform routine procurement activities, contribute to and manage projects
• Communicate with appropriate departments to clarify, requests and obtain approvals
• Implement agreed purchasing strategies for category globally
• Support Abbott Supplier diversity strategy
• Meet regularly with divisional customers and support functions to ensure good customer satisfaction and continuous improvement
• Exhibit cultural awareness
• Seek, develop, and maintain effective business relationships with suppliers, support functions and divisional customers
• Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional policies and procedures
• Executes against the goals set by the Regional Procurement Operations team
• Seek innovative ways to maintain and improve procurement processes, cycle times, total acquisition costs, and customer service levels
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING
Required
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1-2 years of Procurement experience
Preferred
• Functional experience
• Strong people skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Self-Starter
• Project management skills
• Skilled in spreadsheet programs
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Good interdisciplinary, intercultural, influence, and networking skills
• Source to Pay Experience example (SAP/Ariba, JDE, Oracle or Coupa,)
Benefits:
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California Pay Equity:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.
Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
