Purchasing Analyst

Introduction

The Purchasing Analyst will assist with the global day-to-day procurement and sourcing activities related to the procurement of goods and services. A member of the Global Sourcing, Procurement & Planning team, this position will interface with internal customers and suppliers as well as work closely with others involved in the source to pay process.

Responsibilities include:

•Process purchase orders in accordance with company standard operating procedures/policies and communicate purchase order information to suppliers and internal customers. Complete purchase order revisions and close outs as required.

•Confirm availability of goods/services and delivery date for purchase orders provided to suppliers and ensure documentation is in order.

•Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries, resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, damaged goods, returns and other related problems.

•Process credit card orders with the Card Program. Perform weekly reconciliation/closeout process and ad hoc requests for PO numbers from AP and IT.

•Assist with administration of credit card programs. Report delinquencies to users, provide management reporting regarding delinquencies, spend and compliance.

•Build positive working relationships with our internal customers and suppliers as well as others involved in the source to pay process.

•Process Leavers (employees leaving iRobot): reassign any open PO’s and requisitions, remove access to roles and systems controlled by GSSP, and inactivate credit cards.

Requirements:

•Strong English written and verbal communications skills.

•Strong organizational, multi-task, and attention to detail skills.

•Self-starter and team player with a customer service-oriented mindset.

•Excellent PC skills including MS office products.

•Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or similar degree.

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