Specialist, Business Services
Job Summary
Operational Procurement in Avient Business Services focuses on managing end-to-end transactional procurement process, improve process reliability and service level, increase overall quality and automation, but also capture value on the key focus areas.
The ProcOps Process Specialist reports to the STP Team Lead/Manager.
Essential Functions
Essential Function 1: Manage daily operations and work on end-to-end process improvement.
· Perform transactional activities of Operational Procurement (Spot buying/PR to PO/Vendor master data/Helpdesk service, etc.)
· Oversee day-to-day procurement operations within the GBS function, ensuring the efficient handling of purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and supplier management.
· Ensure timely and accurate processing of procurement request which includes PR to PO conversion from initiation through to order fulfillment.
· Reporting expertise to extract reports from SAP as per requirements from Business.
· Coordinate with the vendors for deliveries and queries related to PO’s created.
· Coordinate with internal departments and stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and ensure service delivery meets expectations.
· Conduct timely communication upon the inquiries from internal/external “customers”/concerned groups
· Follow the up-to-date operational procedures, and adhere to the standardized process landscape
· Support continuous improvement projects
· Initiate or execute archiving of contracts/purchase orders
· Timely identify potential issues and make appropriate escalations
· Be proactive and creative in contributing ideas for service level improvement, deliver performance that meets or exceeds service level target requirements
· Operational compliance on all regulatory, internal/external guidelines and support on audit activities
Essential Function 2: Relationship management
· Taking care of work atmosphere / creating proper work atmosphere by proper behavior / approach / attitude
· Maintain positive work relationship with members of other teams to whom information is provided to or gathered from
· Assist in establishing and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships and ensure “customer” satisfaction
· Interface with other Shared Services Center teams to ensure compliance with cross-team responsibilities
Essential Function 3: Others
· Perform tasks assigned by supervisor
· Understand and apply process, policies, procedures and internal control standards
· Act as a back up for other team members as per aligned back up structure
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience
Bachelor, supply chain management or related field preferred.
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Business Experience |
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· 3+ years of indirect spend procurement experience, with strong negotiation skills |
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· SAP module knowledge and Experience |
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· Desirable working experience in a Shared Services Center procurement procedures |
Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements
- Avient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization.
- Security includes physical security and cyber security.
Who We Are
Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:
- Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports
- Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy
- Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint
- Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
Avient employs approximately 10,000 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®. For more information, visit www.avient.com.
Why Avient
Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve. Our Great Place to Work culture, values, and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent. At Avient, we believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person’s qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.
Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.
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