Indirect Purchasing Coordinator

Overview:
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**Responsibilities**:
**The Opportunity**

As an Indirect Purchasing Coordinator, the role will be accountable for supporting Contracts & Payables Representatives in the execution of Accounts Payable work in support of the operations. This position will report to the Contracts & Payables Managers. This role will be responsible to provide leadership and tactical execution of the Contracts & Payables operations. Key partnerships with field operations, sales, and Head Quarters teams are critical to provide high levels of service, timely execution and follow-up. The nature of the work is proactive and must be able to alert key stakeholders quickly. The Indirect Purchasing Coordinator will oversee representatives focused in the areas of accounts payable, vendor maintenance, contract compliance and associated reporting. The Leader of this team will also be responsible for creating efficiency of the operation, change plan execution and excellent development of the Contracts & Payables team Representatives.

**Your Impact**

As Indirect Purchasing Coordinator your responsibilities would consist of
- Lead and develop capability of a frontline team of 16-18 Representatives
- Ensure Accounts Payable duties are executed in compliance with internal audit (SAG/SOX) guidelines
- Partner with key stakeholders for adherence and coordination of key business initiatives
- Establish and maintain vendor partnerships to ensure quality and reliable work
- Resolve any escalated customer or vendor inquiries in a professional and efficient manner
- Resolve vendor maintenance billing issues. Work closely with local vendor teams for resolution
- Collaborate and maintain high levels of communication with all stakeholders (Logistics, Sales, Warehouse, Fleet, Head Quarters)
- Utilization of SAP and other systems to provide strategical oversight of work order compliance and coding
- Maintain various performance tracking documents including but not limited to Weekly Cost Management Reports, Vendor Pricing Lists and KPI performance.
- Identify trends and recommend corrective action measures when needed
- Proactively work to identify new ways of working to deliver efficiency gains
- Lead change initiatives and embrace change to deliver key business imperatives

Qualifications:
**¿Who Are We Looking For?**
- English Fluency required - written and verbal
- Bachelor’s degree required with concentration in Engineering, Business or Analytics preferred
- 3-5 years of experience managing a team in a service-focused environment
- Advanced/Proficient Computer Skills (Outlook, Word, Power Point, Excel) and payment management systems
- Superb organizational, communication, and analytical skills
- Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills in order to formulate effective action plans to deal with issues proactively

**What can you expect from us**:

- Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs.
- Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning.
- Development programs according to Leadership skills.
- Specialized training according to the role.
- Learning experiences with internal and external providers.
- We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others.
- Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life.
- A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle.
- And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversi