Sourcing Specialist

Job Summary

The Sourcing Specialist will have responsibility for direct or indirect categories. The role will be actively involved in projects and analysis that will drive process improvement for the sourcing organization. Other position responsibilities include maintaining data integrity within SAP and Coupa, the support of the Category Managers and functional directors in the execution of category level strategies inclusive of supplier transaction-level issue resolution and overall supplier performance measurement. This role is also responsible for analyzing performance and preparing various reports that will support ongoing strategic management of assigned categories with an estimated spend up to $20 Million annually.

Essential Functions

• Provide analytical and process improvement support to corporate sourcing group up to and including data analysis, internal reporting and overall process improvement recommendations.
• Manage life cycle and financial actions of equipment and indirect spend categories in North American Avient locations.
• Assist Sourcing Managers with managing and updating information for all sourcing systems, including SAP and Coupa.
• Resolution of transaction level supplier performance issues in conjunction with plant and warehouse level personnel.
• Inputting and approving information flows within SAP and Coupa, supporting business processes.
• Communicate with suppliers and internal customers regarding status of orders, delivery and costs; work with both parties to resolve any issues.
• Engage in collaborative problem solving with Accounts Payables and Suppliers to troubleshoot and resolve vendor PO and invoice issues that have occurred within P2P systems.
• Assist Sourcing Managers with managing, testing, reporting and updating for Coupa and other sourcing systems.
• Provide coaching and guidance to multiple Avient locations on the purchasing process.
• This position will offer the opportunity to obtain Avient Kaizen certification.
• Must be able to make logical and sound decisions working in a fast-paced office environment.
• Support other sourcing related projects and tasks as assigned.
• Some domestic travel may be required.
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business/Supply Chain or related field. Relevant experience in lieu of bachelor’s degree will be considered.
• At least 1 year of experience in Sourcing/Supply Chain Planning/Inventory Control.

Additional Qualifications

• Must have the ability to multitask with strong time/priority management skills.
• Must have ability to communicate effectively in person, via WebEx, Phone and via email.
• Strong computer and analytical skills, proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP, orr Coupa a plus.
• Should possess intermediate organization, facilitation and problem solving skills
• Should possess intermediate stress management and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to represent Avient professionally and ethically in meetings/negotiations directly with supplier representatives and to set the standard for integrity and collaboration in internal meetings.
• Demonstrated process improvement and change management skills.

Competencies

• Each position at Avient focuses on eight Core Competencies as a Leader of Self. Additionally, management positions focus on Leadership Competencies as a Leader of Others and/or a Leader of the Business. These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles, while supporting individual and career development.

Physical Demands

• Requires standing and sitting for prolonged periods, talking and listening skills.
• Must be able to walk and use hands
• Typically work is in an office environment where the noise level is low to moderate

Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements

• Avient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization.

Security includes physical security and cyber security. 

Who We Are

Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:

• Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports
• Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy
• Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint
• Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility

Avient employs approximately 10,000 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®. For more information, visit www.avient.com.

Why Avient

Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve. Our Great Place to Work culture, values, and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent.

We believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person’s qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.

Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law. #LI-CB1

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