Sr. Procurement Analyst
Apply NowCompany: Comerica Incorporated
Location: Frisco, TX 75034
Description:
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:
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.