GBS EHS PURCHASING AGENT

Role Summary

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for acquiring requirements by location and verifying, preparing and submitting purchase orders; communicate with Suppliers and validate receipt of items/services and resolve payment issues.

Responsibilities

• Complies at all times with the SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.
• Verifies material/service needs by location and creates requests using the best price and supplier, clarifying unclear items and recommending alternatives.
• Search available products to find the best combination of quality, price and delivery.
• Track purchase orders by verifying the product/service, expected arrival time and price; Obtain recommendations from suppliers on substitute items and cross-check with specified department.
• Schedule optimal delivery and monitor and expedite orders when necessary.
• Verify receipt of items by comparing items received with orders; resolve blockages and errors in shipping with suppliers and/or the carrier.
• Verify invoice and payment with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Create purchase orders based on supplier invoices.
• Accomplish the purchasing and organizing mission by completing desired results as necessary.
• Collect, analyze and summarize data and trends.
• Maintain detailed and accurate information accessible in Sharepoint for management.
• Engage and update job knowledge through participation in educational opportunities.
• Participates in special projects, other duties or vocational training, education or development as needed.
• Build trust by responding promptly to all inquiries, whether by phone or email.
• Promotes a positive attitude and safe work environment.
• Know and comply with SGS procedures and standards; Meet all SGS standards.
• Adopts and supports specific operational improvement activities communicated by the GBS team leader, supervisor or manager. These projects will focus on quality improvement, efficiency, accreditation, communication and technical improvement.
• Ensures that the work area at GBS is always kept clean and presentable.

Requirements

• University degree or equivalent required.
• A B2+ level of English is required, with good oral and written communication skills to work effectively and collaborate internally.
• 3-5 years of purchasing experience required.
• 2+ years of accounts payable experience preferred; Knowledge of the operation and processes of the Oracle accounts payable system will be an advantage.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Good organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Great leadership skills, own initiative, use of resources, excellent problem-solving and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety standards, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Active listening skills and excellent customer service skills

• Ability to present information effectively in individual and small group situations to employees of the organization.
• Substantial movements (movement) of the wrist, hands and/or fingers on a repetitive basis.
• You must have strong analytical and mathematical skills and pay attention to details.
• Ability to work under pressure with daily deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and professional attitude with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Effective skills in building relationships and coordinating with multiple locations, management and vendors as required.
• A keen eye for detail and a willingness to make quick, thoughtful decisions on behalf of the company.
• Ability to fulfill commitments made to oneself and to others, and to recognize and accept their decisions, actions and results.
• Ability to write and speak effectively, listen actively to others, ask questions to check understanding, and use tact and consideration when conveying opinions.
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About the Company

SGS is the world leader in inspection, verification, analysis, training and certification. It is considered the main world reference in quality and integrity, we have more than 95,000 collaborators and a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories around the world.