It's exciting to work for a company that makes the world measurably better.We're committed to bringing safety, quality, and customer focus to the business of advanced ceramics manufacturing.Job TitleSupply Chain SpecialistWe are seeking a talented and driven Supply Chain Systems Specialist to join our dynamic supply chain team.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Supply Chain Systems & Processes, this role is pivotal in optimizing and enhancing our procurement processes and systems.
As a leader and expert in emerging procurement technologies, you will drive initiatives that streamline purchasing operations, improve supplier relationships, and support CoorsTek's strategic goals.Roles & Responsibilities:•Responsible for the daily operation of procurement/supply chain systems at CoorsTek, including system design, configuration, maintenance, integration, interface monitoring, reporting, security, and operational efficiency.•Lead governance of P2P systems and processes, including quarterly governance meetings with stakeholders from Supply Chain/Procurement, IT, and Accounts Payable.•Stay updated on the latest trends in procurement technologies and assess their potential impact on our supply chain operations.
Provide recommendations for adoption and integration.•Liaise with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to develop strong relationships that will foster continuous improvement of purchasing and supply chain systems at CoorsTek.•Lead change management and implementation plans for system enhancements.•Utilize quantitative skills to analyze, validate, manipulate, and manage large amounts of data, specific to problem solving, decision support, and trend analysis.•Support supply chain team and category managers by suggesting systematic opportunities to achieve incremental savings, process improvements, and improved commercial terms (i.e.
payment term improvements, missed early-pay discounts, etc.
).•Monitor compliance of purchasing workflows with company policies and procedures; seek to understand compliance issues and drive corrective actions as needed, escalating when appropriate.•Enable and ensure operational usage of Coupa Punchouts, hosted catalogs, Coupa Supplier Portal, invoice submission channels, etc.•Work closely with IT Coupa Admin to monitor and correct integration errors, identify root causes, and recommend solutions to Coupa governance team.•Provide customer service, support, and training to all Coupa users, including bi-weekly office hours meetings, ITSM ticket processing, and periodically meeting with Coupa Power Users to obtain voice of the customer feedback.•Responsible for updating and developing training materials and work instructions for P2P and other purchasing systems.•Monitor P2P system success metrics and suggest opportunities for improvement and optimization.•Support an environment that fosters teamwork, collaboration, flexibility and change acceptance.Core Competencies:•Ability to Learn: Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities.•Attention to Detail: Complete tasks with a concern for all the details involved; monitor and check work or information to meet personal quality standards.
Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.•Initiative: Identify what needs to be done & doing it before being asked to or required by the situation.•Organization Skills: Organize work, set priorities and determine resource requirements; monitor progress and evaluate outcomes.•Problem Solving: Identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information; use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations.•Analytical Skills: Draw conclusions & make recommendations based on qualitative/quantitative data.•Service Excellence or Responsiveness: Meet and exceed the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
Consistently show a passion for getting things done and meeting commitments to others.Education:•Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management/Research, Industrial Engineering or Business Administration preferred.Experience:•3 years experience in operational procurement, with a focus on P2P systems.•Experience working with Coupa and ERP systems is required.•Coupa platform certification is preferred.Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:•Must demonstrate strong experience in project management.•Strong communication skills to effectively communicate at all organizational levels and with external suppliers.•Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving capabilities (MS Excel power user).•Experience with data analysis and problem solving is also required as well as strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.•Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.•Ability to work independently, follow through on commitments, and be self-motivated must also be demonstrated.#LI-MR1Target Hiring RangeAnnual Salary: USD 60,604.00 - USD 77,664.00Actual compensation is commensurate with experience, skills and education.
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