Senior Purchasing Specialist

at  Elanco

SKILLS & CAPABILITIES

• Knowledge and understanding of Procurement and Purchasing functions with minimum 2 years experience in a similar role, preferably in a SSC/BPO organization
• Experience in the Purchase to Pay processes, specifically Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Approved/Preferred Supplier Lists, and Cataloge purchasing
• Strong knowledge of SAP and Ariba Procurement platform; experience and knowledge of several of the Ariba modules including Sourcing, Contracting, Supplier Lifecycle Management and Performance, Procurement and Spend Reporting
• Operational awareness of all applicable US SoX & Operational controls for your area and ability to demonstrate a strong compliance oriented mindset
• Demonstrate excellence in all interactions with our ESC internal customers & business partners
• Actively work with core team members, internal customers/business partners, and distribution team members to build effective working relationships
• Excellent understanding of the critical success factors for ESC as reliable, effective and efficient business service provider
• Demonstrate a strong Continuous Improvement oriented approach

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:

• University degree (Bachelors or equivalent)
• 2 years of experience in P2P SSC/BPO environment
• Knowledge of Ariba Network / Guided Buying would be a big advantage
• Knowledge of SAP ERP system is a must
• Ability to work in global team environment and communicate effectively with both internal business partners of all levels & disciplines as well as external team members
• Highly motivated and independent individual
• Ability to proactively & effectively resolve people, process and technology problems
• Ability to effectively prioritize and complete key tasks and deliverables
• Able to respond flexibly to customer needs, effectively managing expectations
• Attentive to details to ensure compliance and accurate reporting
• Experience of working to tight deadlines and analysing multiple entities
• Flexibility in adapting to a non-routine and fast paced environment
• Proficient in MS Office tools
• Proficient in English is mandatory

We offer:

• Career at one of the leading global animal healthcare companies
• Hybrid work type
• Office located in the center of Warsaw (Rondo Daszynskiego)
• Extra days off
• Flexible working hours
• Sports cards (Multisport), private medical care, life insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Open and inclusive environment which is supportive and welcoming of all diversity strands
• Animal-Friendly office
• Theatre tickets discounts
• Language learning platform

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected statu

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DELIVERABLES:

The responsibilities listed below can convert into approximately the following level of engagement: 40% of operational support, 40% of project work and prioritization and 20% of training and documentation.