Talascend is seeking a Jr. Buyer for an opportunity in Indianapolis, IN. Description:As a POC Buyer in the Group Business Services Procurement Operations Center, you will provide outstanding service to internal stakeholders by validating and satisfying operational procurement tasks efficiently and effectively. Key Accountabilities:
- Building strong relationships with stakeholders by being responsive and proactive to work task assignments
- Working with stakeholders across all areas of the business and regions
- Prioritizing and planning daily workflow which includes management, monitoring and reporting of task progression through completion
- Supplier negotiation as required
- Operating and complying with all Procurement processes and procedures
- Invoice resolution for blocked or stalled invoices
- Supplier communications/declarations
- Global Vendor Master Management
- Non-Disclosure Agreements
- Request for Quotes
- Rework Purchase Orders
- Task request inbox management
Basic Requirements:
- Associates degree with 4+ years of experience or
- Bachelor's with 0-1+ years of experience or
- 8+ years of experience in lieu of a degree
- Some purchasing or logistics is helpful, but not required.
- Work attitude is key.
- Customer Focus - excellent written and oral communication
- Problem Solver
- People that are fast paced - sometimes logistics experience can benefit
- Must be a U.S. Citizen to be eligible for consideration for this opportunity
Preferred Requirements:
- Minimal procurement experience
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary. Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.