Tarkett · 1 week ago
Procurement Operations & Process Improvement Specialist
Solon, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expTarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions, and they are seeking a Procurement Operations & Process Improvement Specialist to drive procurement execution and operational efficiency. This role involves managing the Procure-to-Pay lifecycle while leading data-driven initiatives to streamline workflows and improve compliance.
Building MaterialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Manage the full P2P lifecycle, including SRM shopping cart review, PR to PO creation, supplier confirmations, and invoice exception resolution through PDAP ReadSoft workflows
Serve as first-level SRM approver, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with procurement standards
Act as primary liaison between internal clients and suppliers to address pricing, delivery, quality, or performance concerns
Review and route purchase requests to contracted suppliers; partner with Category Managers to identify compliant, cost-effective solutions for non-contracted spend
Maintain and update purchase orders, including vendor confirmations, Annual POs, open POs, and aged POs to ensure system accuracy and alignment with business needs
Track, document, and manage purchasing workflows, proactively driving actions to ensure timely resolution and reduce workflow volume
Lead investigation and resolution of invoice discrepancies and blocked invoices through structured problem-solving
Support the Investment Approval Form (IAF) workflow by coordinating with Finance and Project Owners, ensuring timely approvals, budget alignment, and compliant documentation
Perform monthly reviews of open/aged POs to reconcile commitments, optimize cash flow visibility, and ensure alignment to contract terms
Maintain comprehensive documentation of blanket purchase orders, capital investment POs, and related contract requirements
Partner with Finance and Procurement teams to ensure accurate reporting and financial capture of investment orders and associated spend
Analyze P2P, SRM, and workflow performance data to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and systemic issues
Develop, maintain, and monitor KPI dashboards that measure operational efficiency, SLA adherence, and process compliance
Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) on recurring issues and implement corrective and preventive actions
Lead or support continuous improvement projects focused on cycle time reduction, workflow elimination, error prevention, and process standardization
Support digital transformation initiatives by identifying opportunities for automation and improved utilization of SAP, SRM, PDAP, Celonis, and related tools
Work closely with Procurement, Finance, and Shared Services to align analytics, reporting, and process optimization efforts with organizational KPIs
Provide analytical support for category strategy development, supplier performance reviews, and sourcing initiatives such as RFPs, RFIs, and supplier rationalization
Collaborate with Shared Services teams to translate data insights into actionable process enhancements
Communicate performance trends, improvement recommendations, and workflow status through structured dashboards, presentations, and regular updates
Qualification
Required
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, or a related field
4+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, P2P operations, accounts payable, or shared services
Strong analytical mindset with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Working knowledge of SAP, SRM, and ReadSoft PDAP
Ability to interpret and communicate data-driven insights to stakeholders across functions
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
Preferred
Experience supporting IAF or capital investment workflows
Experience in Process Analysis tools such as Celonis
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, Power Query, macros)
Familiarity with process mapping methodologies and digital workflow tools
Knowledge of procurement compliance, spend analytics, and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, RCA)
Benefits
Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!
Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.
Company
Tarkett
With a history of more than 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions, generating net sales of € 3.3 billion in 2024.
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Frederic Vaillant, MBA
Division CFO Tarkett North America & Tarkett Sports
Drew Beynon
Chief Operating Officer - North American Turf and Track
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