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Hillenbrand · 3 months ago

Buyer Specialist II

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Hillenbrand is a global industrial company providing highly-engineered processing equipment and solutions. They are seeking a Buyer Specialist II to manage supplier relationships, deliver operational KPIs, and ensure compliance with procurement processes.

Industrial AutomationManagement ConsultingManufacturing

Responsibilities

Deliver operational KPIs (e.g., Claim Management, PO execution, exception message management, parts escalation / availability, invoice reconciliation, buyer productivity)

Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management for vendor related to tactical, day to day execution. Ensure proper escalation when needed

Responsible for implementing and operationalizing the category strategies and framework contracts; additionally, provide feedback and active contribution back to Global Category Managers/Sourcing Managers to help improve and shape strategies

Deliver year over year savings and negotiations for selected categories & assigned suppliers

Fulfillment of complete Procure to Pay process

Collaborate with OpCos and suppliers to resolve delivery and payment issues

Ensure compliance with PO policies and standardize procurement processes

Responsible for master data and contribute to MRP settings for procured parts based off guidance of Global Materials Management (GMM) team where applicable

Leverage and use analytics, tools, capabilities, and SOPs as provided by COE & Excellence management

Qualification

Financial acumenERP knowledgeNegotiation skillsSupplier Relationship ManagementStakeholder ManagementCustomer Service mentalityOrganized autonomous workLocal language skillsEnglish skillsProblem solvingCommunication skills