Associate Procurement Representative ChampionX

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Desired Candidate Profile

What You Will Do:

• Follow safety policies to provide a safe workplace for all employees and supports the guiding principles of Goal Zero to continually improve the plant s safety, health and environmental performance, security, design, development, manufacture, storage, marketing, distribution, use and ultimate safe disposal of chemical products. Drive culture of safety; Report safety observations / incidents.
• Supports and is committed to the Quality Improvement Process. Plans strategies to ensure error-free work by doing it right the first time and conveys this attitude in the daily performance of various duties, in our drive continuous improvement.
• Set up and maintain outline agreements globally in line with the requirements of sourcing team.
• Clear understanding of the broad range of all Source to Pay business processes and systems including their relationships to other functional areas.
• Investigate, resolve and release blocked invoices within SLAs to ensure prompt payment to suppliers.
• Applies appropriate data cleansing tools to review and audit Procurement data; research potential duplicate records; maintain the vendor master data as per the standards.
• Utilizes the appropriate application tools and available resources to manage workload and complete assigned duties ensuring commitments are delivered on time.
• Assist in resolution of supplier issues. Work with all functions in resolution of billing discrepancies, shipment conditions accuracy etc.
• Apply knowledge of processes and related systems to assist in identifying, assessing and resolving issues and problems.
• Complete and monitor reports like compliance monitoring, invoice dispute resolutions etc.
• Develop and execute action plans, take appropriate action to correct errors and implement changes to stop errors from occurring.
• Participate in special projects as directed including automation and process improvements.
• Document process workflows and procedures.
• Identify systemic issues and recommend process improvements; integrate updates of procurement requirements into department processes.
• Work with key stakeholders (legal, compliance, Finance, IT & Digital Teams) to design, build, transform, and operationalize solutions supported by emerging technologies such as AI, RPA, source to pay platforms.
• Assist the stakeholders in the procure to pay process, including PR/PO creation, issue resolutions and any other issues arising in the process.
• Understand risks and controls in their area of expertise, manage all compliance related procurement business processes including internal/external SOX or ISO audits.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor s degree in business, finance or related field
• 3 years of relevant work experience in procurement or account payables.
• Knowledge of standard purchasing practices and procedures.
• Advanced S4 Hana / MM Module knowledge.
• Advanced Source to Pay Portal knowledge.
• Advanced problem-solving skills within data and systems. Takes appropriate action to correct errors and implement changes in processes to stop errors from occurring.
• Execute department procedures and develop ways to automate transaction activity.
• Stay abreast of emerging technology, process trends and methodologies and seek out innovative technologies to provide solutions that improve productivity, workflow, production, efficiency & effectiveness.
• Key facilitator acting as a bridge between the stakeholders and IT / Digital Teams.
• Advanced excel, working knowledge of Power BI and MS Office.
• Strong ability to problem solves and exhibit critical thinking skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from suppliers and internal customers.
• Experience with managing and delivering multiple projects, tasks, and initiatives simultaneously.
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven work environment, attention to details and ability to multi-task.