Procurement Professional GEP is a diverse and creative team of people passionate about procurement. We invest ourselves entirely in our client's success, creating strong collaborative relationships that deliver extraordinary value year after year. Our clients include global market leaders with far-flung international operations, Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises, leading government and public institutions. We deliver practical and effective services and software that enable procurement leaders to maximize their impact on business operations, strategy, and financial performance. Key Responsibilities - Resolve purchase order/pricing request processing issues. - Select contracts/suppliers to fill requisitions according to approved strategies. - Process non-electronic purchase orders. - Provide timely and professional reports, information, and analysis as required. - Assist stakeholders and junior team members with P2P process queries and issues. - Identify and communicate supplier diversity opportunities. - Determine if requested items are available in catalogues and implement predefined actions. - Work with buyers/client groups and suppliers to resolve delivery issues and process claims. - Research and resolve invoice discrepancies & account disbursements. - Maintain Vendor Master Records/Updates/New Vendor Setup. - Collaborate with suppliers and end-users to resolve invoice, damaged/returned goods, and ship date issues. - Develop professional interactions with outside suppliers and a strong partnership with client users. - Establish shipping dates with suppliers, resolve shipping date issues for suppliers/requestors. - Inform customers of modifications from original requests. - Obtain price information from approved suppliers. - Generate POs from approved requisitions. - Route high-value items not on contract to senior buyers for resolution. - Education: Minimum bachelor's degree in Science, Business, or Engineering. - Experience: 1-2 years previous buyer/procurement work experience. - Languages: Fluent in Spanish and English (spoken and written). Portuguese is an asset. - Purchase-to-pay tools knowledge - end-user functionality, ERP/P2P systems SAP/Oracle (an asset). - In-depth understanding of purchase-to-pay processes. - Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. - Excellent quantitative, analytical, and communication skills with stakeholders and suppliers. - Effective problem-solving skills. - Adherence to all organizational procurement policies and procedures. - Team player with high motivation, positive attitude, flexibility. - Self-starter with a sense of urgency, able to work well under pressure in a high-velocity environment. - Proficient in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint). GEP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability status, or any other protected characteristics. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Learn more at GEP.com or LinkedIn.com. GEP values equality and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.