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LiquidPower Specialty Products Inc. (a Berkshire Hathaway Company) · 2 hours ago

Procurement Specialist

LiquidPower Specialty Products Inc. is the global leader in the science of drag reduction, providing flow improver solutions to maximize the flow potential of pipelines. The Procurement Specialist will support day-to-day procure-to-pay activities, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and maintaining strong supplier relationships.

ManufacturingService Industry

Responsibilities

Perform daily procurement activities, including creating and modifying purchase orders in SAP while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders
Determine appropriate tax status for purchasing activities by consulting with the LSPI Tax department
Obtain required documentation for new vendor setups in SAP in support of Vendor Master processes
Align purchasing activities with and consistently meet the requirements of procurement policies, objectives, and best practices by collaborating with stakeholders and Accounts Payable
Maintain invoice accuracy by validating service rates, confirming goods receipt, ensuring PO numbers are applied, and routing invoices and credits to Accounts Payable
Resolve pricing and quantity issues by troubleshooting discrepancies, obtaining needed documentation to clear open items, and investigating blocked invoices to support timely and accurate payment processing
Enter data from purchasing documents to support procurement metrics and KPIs
Perform with data clean-up to comply with document retention policy
Provide month-end close support to the Controller by ensuring invoices are posted to the correct period
Develop and maintain positive relationships with suppliers
Provide training and guidance for requisitioning and goods receipt processes across all departments and locations
Other duties as required

Qualification

SAP procurement functionsData entryMicrosoft Office ExcelAnalytical skillsAttention to detailCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving abilityTeam collaboration

Required

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Proficient in SAP procurement functions and Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint
Solid analytical and problem-solving ability
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Ability to function in a team and environment
High school diploma or equivalent
3+ years of data entry or administrative experience

Preferred

Coursework or training in procurement, accounting, or business
SAP experience in purchasing, vendor master data, or invoice processing
Experience resolving pricing/quantity discrepancies and collaborating with cross-functional teams

Company

LiquidPower Specialty Products Inc. (a Berkshire Hathaway Company)

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LiquidPower Specialty Products Inc.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Michael Brown
President and CEO
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Erica Govea
Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer
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