Sourcing Systems Specialist
Job Summary:
The Sourcing System Specialist has the responsibility for supporting the sourcing organization as an administrator of the Coupa platform as well as other project work associated with the global expansion of the system. The role has the primary responsibility of developing and implementing procurement processes within the sourcing group and supporting business units, assisting users with sourcing systems, and providing analysis to support ongoing sourcing needs.
Essential Functions:
· Support the development and implementation of enterprise-wide procurement processes and systems including documentation: assist in optimizing processes and information systems based upon business needs, performance, and strategic objectives.
· Lead cross functional projects with multiple business stakeholders to implement procurement processes and procedures; including Accounts Payable, Finance, Quality and Supply Chain
· Provide analytical and process improvement support to corporate sourcing group up to and including data analysis, reporting, and overall implementation of new processes.
· Work with various internal stakeholders and category managers to create and maintain catalogs and pricing for various Avient locations.
· Partnering/problem solving with Accounts Payable and Suppliers to resolve vendor invoice issues.
· Assist sourcing organization with managing, testing, reporting, and updating data for Coupa sourcing systems.
· Actively perform on-going assessment of master sourcing-related data.
· Lead and participate in lean six sigma initiatives and projects as assigned.
· Team member must be able to work in a team oriented and safety conscious environment, with strict compliance to all Avient safety policies and procedures.
· Strong analytical skills, with the ability to collect and research data, giving attention to detail.
· Good organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be confident and comfortable with communicating to internal and external stakeholders.
· Self-motivated, able to work without direct supervision on daily assigned work.
· Ad hoc project work, to be assigned by supervisor.
· Other duties as assigned #LI-CB1
Education and Experience
· 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 be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software and Coupa applications.
Additional Qualifications
· 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.
· 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.
· Demonstrated process improvement and change management skills.
· Demonstrated analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
Competencies
· Each position at Avient focuses on eight Core Competencies as a Leader of Self. Additionally, management positions focus on Leadership Competencies as a Leader of Others and/or a Leader of the Business. These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles, while supporting individual and career development.
Physical Demands
· Requires standing and sitting for prolonged periods, talking and listening skills.
· Must be able to walk and use hands
· Typically work is in an office environment where the noise level is low to moderate
Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements
· 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.
Security includes physical security and cyber security.
Who We Are
Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:
· Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports
· Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy
· Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint
· Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
Avient employs approximately 10,000 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®. For more information, visit www.avient.com.
Why Avient
Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve. Our Great Place to Work culture, values, and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent.
We believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person’s qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.
Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.