Procurement Operations Specialist

<p></p><div><div><div><div><h3><span class="emphasis-2"><b>It's fun to work in a company where people truly <b>BELIEVE</b> in what they're doing!</b></span></h3><p></p><p><i>We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.</i></p><p></p></div></div></div></div><p><b>Position Summary</b></p><p></p><p>We are seeking a <b>Procurement Operations Specialist</b> to join our Indirect Procurement team as an individual contributor with a focus on managing vendor records and purchasing individual hardware and software. Additional responsibilities may arise as described below.</p><p></p><p>This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our vendor data in NetSuite and for managing individual hardware and software purchases using a purchasing card (“P-Card”) and / or purchase orders (“PO”). This person will be entrusted with stakeholder management and will be held accountable for achieving clear, agreed-upon goals.</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li><b>Vendor Management:</b><ul><li>Serve as the primary owner for creating & maintaining vendor records in NetSuite or a comparable system<ul><li>Manage all aspects of vendor master data, such as verification of contact details, banking information, and tax identification numbers</li><li>Collaborate with internal business partners and conduct external outreach to vendors to ensure all information is accurate</li><li>Oversee vendor onboarding and offboarding</li></ul></li><li>Identify rationalization opportunities based on (in)activity, (sub)optimized spend categorization, etc.</li></ul></li></ul><p></p><ul><li><b>Purchasing:</b><ul><li>Manage the full lifecycle of individually licensed hardware and software purchases, from request to fulfillment and confirmation of whether to renew as applicable</li><li>Reconciliation of P-Card transactions</li><li>Process and manage POs in NetSuite or a comparable system, ensuring all purchases align with current policies and processes</li><li>Periodic support for other Indirect Spend, such as stakeholder engagement, documentation gathering, RFX administration, and analyzing & negotiating opportunity costs</li></ul></li></ul><p></p><ul><li><b>Accountability, Collaboration, and Reporting:</b><ul><li>Take ownership of performance goals and deliver on key metrics related to data accuracy, purchasing efficiency, and operational compliance</li><li>Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements</li><li>Partner effectively with internal and external stakeholders such as Finance, IT, Legal, vendors, etc. to manage shared workflows and generally represent our team professionally</li><li>Reporting & subsequent presenting whether planned or ad hoc, primarily for above scope</li></ul></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li><b>Education:</b> A bachelor’s degree in a business-related field from an accredited university is desired</li><li><b>Experience, Characteristics, and Skills:</b><ul><li>High degree of accountability and a proactive, self-starting attitude</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail and a strong mindset for organization</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language</li><li>Independent ability to build and manage relationships with stakeholders</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of driving process improvements</li><li>Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience, with at least two (2) years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or sourcing</li><li>Proven success in an operations capacity, with a strong appreciation for dynamic business processes and a focus on outcomes over output</li><li>Demonstrable expertise using NetSuite or a comparably mature ERP system – e.g. SAP, Oracle, etc. for vendor management and purchasing</li><li>Demonstrable expertise with data configuration and analysis, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills – e.g. leveraging formulas, pivot tables, etc.</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite in addition to like mentions above – e.g. use Excel to review and analyze data, PowerPoint to create slide decks, etc.</li></ul></li></ul><p><i>Avid is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. </i> </p><p></p><p>#LI-Remote #L1-CME1</p><p></p><p><i>If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us</i><i>!</i></p><p></p>

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