Global Purchasing Specialist

Job Summary

To enhance vendor management and financial processes within a multi-country HR environment, the full-time Global Purchasing Senior Specialist will coordinate the purchase-to-pay process, manage purchase orders in SAP/ARIBA, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely invoice payments.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and coordinate the purchase-to-pay process for the People Organization, collaborating with regional teams and SMEs
• Manage the full life cycle of purchase orders in SAP/ARIBA, including creation, maintenance, and closure
• Conduct financial tracking and reporting of purchase orders against budgeted amounts, preparing monthly variance reports

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience with financial/budget management
• Proficiency in purchase order/vendor payment processing utilizing SAP/ARIBA
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a matrix team environment
• Advanced data analysis and complex reporting skills, particularly in Excel