Purchasing Agent
Provo, Utah Hybrid
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About the role
We are currently hiring a Purchasing Agent for Indirect Spend to join our team based in Provo, Utah, working in a hybrid working setting (Monday-Thursday in the office, Friday remote). The Purchasing Agent will report directly to the Purchasing Director and will support the full cycle procurement process and the procurement and expense platforms. This position will have visibility to stakeholders and enhance the value of data via analysis to provide opportunities for spend consolidation and reduction through the Coupa platform. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in procurement administration, process improvement, and system management. This role involves maintaining cross-functional relationships, supporting full cycle day-to-day purchasing and expense activities, executing continuous improvement initiatives, creating system reports, and providing training to global users for both system and process acceptance. This position has strong technology dependencies with a procurement focus.
What you'll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, supply chain, purchasing/procurement or in a related field.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, ChatGPT, and SaaS applications
- Proven experience in procurement administration, with ability to collaborate across functional areas and work on cross-functional teams to provide standardized or customized solutions to business requirements.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
- Takes initiative and approaches issues with an analytical mindset.
- Detail oriented with solid organizational skills and ability to effectively manage multiple priorities or reprioritization of projects.
- Demonstrated ability to operate efficiently in a fast-paced environment and is accustomed to strict deadline deliverables.
- Works well under pressure.
- Familiarity with cloud-based software and ERP integrations—SAP, Coupa and Concur.
- Working knowledge of Coupa and Concur with implementation/roll-out experience
- Previous experience in providing training and support to users.
- Spanish language fluency.