Sourcing Specialist

Avient Corporation • Avon Lake, OH • 7h ago

The Sourcing Specialist will have responsibility for indirect categories. The role will be actively involved in projects and analysis that will drive process improvement for the sourcing organization. Other position responsibilities include maintaining data integrity within SAP and Coupa, the support of the Category Managers and functional directors in the execution of category level strategies inclusive of supplier transaction-level issue resolution and overall supplier performance measurement. This role is also responsible for analyzing performance and preparing various reports that will support ongoing strategic management of assigned categories with an estimated spend of $20 Million annually.
Provide analytical and process improvement support to corporate sourcing group up to and including data analysis, internal reporting and overall process improvement recommendations.
Manage life cycle and financial actions of equipment and indirect spend categories in North American Avient locations.
Assist Sourcing Managers with managing and updating information for all sourcing systems, including SAP and Coupa.
Resolution of transaction level supplier performance issues in conjunction with plant and warehouse level personnel.
Inputting and approving information flows within SAP and Coupa, supporting business processes.
Communicate with suppliers and internal customers regarding status of orders, delivery and costs; work with both parties to resolve any issues.
Engage in collaborative problem solving with Accounts Payables and Suppliers to troubleshoot and resolve vendor PO and invoice issues that have occurred within P2P systems.
Assist Sourcing Managers with managing, testing, reporting and updating for all sourcing systems, including SAP, Coupa and other sourcing systems.
Provide coaching and guidance to multiple Avient locations on the purchasing process.
This position will offer the opportunity to obtain Avient Kaizen certification.
Must be able to make logical and sound decisions working in a fast-paced office environment.
Support other sourcing related projects and tasks as assigned.
Some domestic travel may be required.
Other duties as assigned
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business/Supply Chain or related field. Relevant experience in lieu of bachelor's degree will be considered.
At least 1 year of experience in Sourcing/Supply Chain Planning/Inventory Control.
Must have the ability to multitask with strong time/priority management skills.
Must have ability to communicate effectively in person, via WebEx, Phone and via email.
Strong computer and analytical skills, proficient in Microsoft Office.SAP or Coupa a plus.
Should possess intermediate organization, facilitation and problem solving skills
Should possess intermediate stress management and conflict resolution skills
Ability to represent Avient professionally and ethically in meetings/negotiations directly with supplier representatives and to set the standard for integrity and collaboration in internal meetings.
Demonstrated process improvement and change management skills.
Avient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization
Final compensation within this range may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position. The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid time off,

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