OverviewWe are seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused
Buyer II to support our indirect procurement operations.
In this role, you will serve as the primary point of contact for internal Ariba users, ensuring a seamless purchasing experience while driving compliance with company policies and supplier strategies. You will play a key role in maintaining data integrity, supporting audits, and delivering insights through reporting and analysis.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, and continuously improving systems, processes, and supplier performance.
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his role is hybrid (3 days per week in office) and based in our Niles, IL location. Responsibilities- Act as the primary contact for internal Ariba users
- Provide training sessions, quick reference guides and FAQs for requestors and approvers
- Answer "how do I" questions and help users navigate features or process changes.
- Ensuring purchasing events follow company policies
- Enforcing use of preferred suppliers and contracted items
- Support audit by providing Ariba reports, event histories, and records
- Set up and maintain clean vendor master data in SAP and Ariba
- Run regular reports on spend, savings, compliance, cycle time and system usage
- Participate in testing when there are upgrades, new module or process change
- Monitor supplier performance via Ariba data
- Work with suppliers to resolve issues and improve service levels
- Troubleshoot blocked invoices, PO discrepancies, receipt issues and order failures
Qualifications- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience: In procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management.
- Specific experience with indirect procurement activities.
- Experience with ERP systems: Particularly previous experience with Ariba or similar procurement software.
- Understanding of procurement processes: Deep knowledge of P2P (Procure-to-Pay) processes, e-catalog management, requisitioning, PO creation, and supplier enablement.
- Compliance and audit knowledge: Familiarity with compliance standards and audit processes related to procurement and sourcing.
- Excellent communication skills: Effective written and verbal communication skills to interact with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
- Negotiation skills: Ability to negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing with suppliers.
- Attention to detail: High level of accuracy in data management and contract details.
- Problem-solving skills: Ability to troubleshoot system issues and workflow disruptions promptly.
Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Shure will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.
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