Position Description
The Procurement Specialist has the responsibility for managing key functions of the organization's expense management processes (e.g., invoice reconciliation, spot-buys, and card programs), working with cross-functional teams to implement process changes, and problem-solving issues to drive issue resolution, and managing key suppliers that provide products and/or services to the enterprise. Ideal candidate has experience with eProcurement tools, collaboration skills, familiarity with Procurement methodologies, Travel & Expense methodologies, on-going supplier management, pricing negotiation techniques, and continuous-improvement plans.
Position Competencies
Successful candidates will possess Action oriented, Customer Focus, Time Management, Written Communications, Peer Relationships, Self-Development, Functional/Technical Skills, Problem Solving, Technical Learning, Priority Setting, Perseverance, Peer Relationships, Customer Service, as well as strong analytical and critical thinking competencies.
Job Responsibilities:
Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams/stakeholders to capture business/technical requirements needed to support spot buy and negotiate of key commercial terms for cost savings.
Work closely with Purchasing Manager, Sourcing, and Business Units to support electronic ordering through the eCommerce system.
Analyze requirements and recommend proper transaction approach (e.g., Contract, PO, P-Card, Corporate Card, etc.) that enables consistent execution of the Procurement process.
Successfully provide strong customer service to business unit stakeholders on eProcurement tools to address concerns with buying and invoicing and ensure compliance to the Travel and Expense program.
Lead the internal card programs as the Account Manager handling updates to the overall program, ensuring compliance to the associated policies, and procedures, and resolving issues as they arise.
Develops strong working relationships with team members and business partners to achieve desired outcomes for issues and objectives.
Ensure organizational goals, including budget, savings, and supplier performance measures, are met.
Position Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
2 years of experience with Procurement concepts, processes and methodologies
2 years of experience with analytical and communication skills
2 years of experience with internal and external negotiation skills
Auburn Hills Operations Center
8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday This position offers a hybrid work model that includes onsite and remote days as determined by the manager.
Comerica is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - veterans/individuals with disabilities, committed to workplace diversity.
