Procurement Specialist

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Company Description

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.

Please visit our website for more information:  www.veolianorthamerica.com

Job Description

Pay Rate: $65,000 to $80,000 per year.

Position Purpose: 

This role supports the Procurement program activities within VNA’s Regulated Business Unit and serves as the initial point of contact for internal stakeholder and vendor support.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

·  Provides customer service for regulated business unit with respect to purchasing transactions.
·  Advises customers of order status when necessary.
·  Provides one-on-one training as needed for users in the operations teams.
·  Works independently reviewing purchase requisitions, selecting appropriate vendors, and coordinating with department management and requesters.
·  Dispatches and transmits purchase orders to the vendors in the current version of ERP system.
·  Performs Procurement program administration, troubleshooting and continuous improvement (e.g. Travel, Corporate Cards, etc.) as needed.
·  Provides timely resolution of stakeholder questions using direct knowledge of the various purchasing programs or by connecting with the appropriate member of the Procurement team to obtain the answer.
·  Updates Preferred Supplier Data in current version of the ERP system as needed.
·  Resolves invoice discrepancies where necessary by working with the stakeholders and the appropriate departments (Accounts Payable mainly).
·  Processes consolidated vendor invoices as needed.
·  Assists in OPEX delivery with team as needed and obtains PRFs/approvals where needed.
·  Supports development of procurement process documentation and training as needed.
·  Actively contributes to driving continuous improvement within the Purchasing Operations team.
·  Performs other related duties as required.

Additional Information:

·  This is a hybrid (3/2) role located in our Paramus office.
·  Occasional travel may be requested.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background: 

·  High School Diploma/GED is required.
·  Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
·  Two (2) years of administrative or clerical experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

·  Strong written and verbal communication skills.
·  Commitment to excellence.
·  Excellent attention to detail.
·  Positive attitude and a team player.
·  Experience with Microsoft Office Suite or GSuite.

Additional Information

Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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