Buyer II

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The Buyer II plays a critical role in the execution of the transactional procurement function with an emphasis on process optimization, compliance, cost savings and service excellence. Works under the direction of the Procurement Manager, executing the transactional Procure-to-Pay (P2P) activities. Operates with strict adherence to Cleco's procurement processes and policies and works to ensure the highest level of operational excellence and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Champions a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence.
• Independently executes key buying functions such as supplier enablement, PO execution, and PO monitoring.
• Utilizes systems to process requisitions and create timely purchases orders in a highly efficient, correct, and compliant manner.
• Communicates with internal business partners to understand requirements and ensure order accuracy.
• Coordinates preparation and execution of standard contracts
• Assists suppliers with PO process-related issues, including Ariba, to facilitate successful end-to-end experience
• Communicates with suppliers to ensure orders meet delivery dates, specifications, and quantities
• Develops an efficient and accurate process for monitoring all open purchase orders.
• - Works with inventory management to ensure all deliveries satisfy the assigned purchase order and report any back-ordered or missing products to supplier.
• Analyzes and monitor transactions to identify process improvement opportunities to make more informed decisions about quality, cost, and delivery.
• Assists with P2P procedural compliance and contract spend management, elevating risks and opportunities to the Procurement Manager.

Qualifications
Required Education, Skills & Experience - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or related field.

• 3-5+ years of related experience
• SAP and Ariba experience preferred
• Step progression levels based on skill proficiency and scope of job.
• Strong business acumen pertaining to the Utility industry
• Strong knowledge of leading practices for their practice area
• Strong planning and project management skills
• Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job
• Proficient at functioning effectively within a team environment, present ideas and opinions in a respective and collegial manner
• Progression to this level is strictly restricted based on critical individual capabilities and business requirements; must be supported by market survey data.

Key Competencies
BEHAVIORAL

• Balances stakeholders
• Builds effective teams
• Business insight
• Communicates effectively
• Courage
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness
• Drives Results
• Ensures Accountability
• Instills trust
• Nimble learning
• Plans and Aligns
• Safety
• Strategic mindset

TECHNICAL

• Analytical skills
• Compliance

May perform other duties as assigned.