DTE Energy Strategic Buyer II in Ann Arbor, Michigan
STRATEGIC BUYER II
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
_ GENERAL SUMMARY_
This is a professional position responsible for daily purchasing activities including the creation of purchase orders from shopping carts, handling exceptions identified by Accounts Payable, making changes to PO's and close interaction with Legal and the Business Units.The Strategic Buyer utilizes SAP/SRM.The Strategic Buyer works directly with the end users and will be in direct contact with suppliers.This position will also participate directly in cost reduction activities and contract negotiations. By design, these purchasing activities will cross organizational boundaries. Work involves performing services requiring independent judgement and discretion and a high level of initiative. Work is performed under general supervision, with work results reviewed through the achievement of set goals and adherence to policies and procedures.
_ PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES_
•Receives Shopping Carts from end users and determine sourcing
•Creates Purchase Orders in SAP/SRM
•Sends out and administers Bids and RFP's as required
•Follows all applicable Supply Chain and Energy Resources Policies and Procedures (OP5, OP4, PP's)
•Works directly with Legal and Supplier to resolve Terms and Conditions issues
•Receives notice of exceptions from Accounts Payable and works directly with end users and suppliers to resolve
•Improves the value of goods and services purchased through supplier selection, volume discounts, value engineering and negotiations. Consistently deliver cost savings.
•Uses search capabilities of SAP and input from Utility Buyers to help identify potential suppliers
•Establishes positive relationships between end users and suppliers.
•When required by OP4, ensures that acknowledgement copies of PO's are obtained and properly filed
•Assures that the insurance and other requirements of the vendors are complete and up to date.
•Assists end users with expediting delivery of goods by obtaining accurate promise dates and following up with the vendors.
•Uses and demonstrates aptitude in Continuous Improvement Tools
•Performs all other related duties as assigned
_ KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES_
•A Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Supply Chain, Accounting, Finance, or a closely related major field of study and a minimum of five years' experience in purchasing, accounting, or relevant area to provide for the following:
•Five years' experience as a Buyer. Experience with SAP/SRM would be considered a plus
•Demonstrated negotiation and problem solving skills, knowledge of Terms and Conditions preferred
•Experience in preparing and presenting analyses and reports
•Experience in Continuous Improvement, yellow belt preferred
•Excellent/effective interpersonal, team skills
•Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks
•Displays a positive attitude, is highly motivated and results oriented
•Knowledge of Project Management principles, CAPM preferred
•Must have intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
•Experience in web-based bid tools preferred (PowerAdvocate, Procore)
•Ability to establish and maintain confidential and effective working relationships with supervisor, coworkers, management and the Business Unit
•Ability to function within a matrix organization in which functional and business leaders have equal authority within the organization and employees report to both a functional leader and a business leader
•Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with both a functional and business leader, who collaborate on employee issues and decisions (including performance management, compensation and development
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•Requisition ID:* 19880
DTE Energy is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, , orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, citizenship, height, weight, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.