Description

The Procure-to-Pay (PTP) Procurement Analyst/Buyer will be the primary liaison between the PTP team's internal customers and the firm's vendors for the purchase of goods and services.

Responsibilities:

  • Determine best sources of supply and negotiate with vendors to deliver optimum value for Firm purchases
  • Conduct appropriate due diligence to ensure vendors are assessed and verified to minimize risk to the Firm
  • Review, prepare and issue purchase orders (POs) by negotiated terms and conditions
  • Manage and resolve PO issues with vendors, such as delivery delays, the status of receipt of goods, and price discrepancies
  • Work with internal customers and vendors to process order returns or replacements when required
  • Monitor executed vendor contracts and ensure deliverables are fulfilled according to agreed terms
  • Communicate the status of POs and issue resolution to internal customers as needed
  • Review and resolve issues with vendor invoices in partnership with Accounts Payable and In-Market teams
  • Assisting with reporting, analysis, and project initiatives of the PTP team
  • Assist with establishing and maintaining product catalogues in the PTP system
  • Assist with maintaining the accuracy of the PTP system including vendor records, customer profiles, and internal cost allocation records
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Skills and Experience:

  • Some experience in a procurement-related role
  • Experience working within a professional services environment
  • Excellent MS Office skills, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Understanding of SAP environment, or similar ERP system
  • Ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of the procurement life cycle
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, maintaining a professional presence
  • Ability to coordinate various tasks simultaneously
  • Strong interpersonal skills are necessary
  • Proven ability to perform independently
  • Show initiative; demonstrate the ability to be innovative in problemsolving
  • Ability to organize workload and meet all schedules and deadlines
  • Deal tactfully in interfacing with all personnel levels