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ManpowerGroup BUYER ( Sourcing Agent) in Topeka, Kansas
Our client is seeking a Buyer / Sourcing Agent to join their team in TOPEKA, KS ( ONSITE). As a Sourcing Agent, you will be executing and manage the full life-cycle of procurement transactions for contract-based materials and services including purchase order creation, dispatch, acknowledgement, expediting, match exception resolution and purchase order close.
Job Title: Sourcing Agent
Location: TOPEKA, KS ( ONSITE)
Pay Range: 25$
Description:
The Sourcing Agent performs routine, low-complexity procurements below the bid threshold, primarily for products but occasionally for routine services. This includes requirements clarification, soliciting bids, evaluating quotations and selecting suppliers in a manner that maximizes total long-term value to the enterprise and optimizes the cost/benefit relationship while meeting or exceeding delivery, quality, service risk management and diversity requirements. This position also supports Negotiators and Sourcing Specialists by completing routine administrative requests and/or specific tasks within larger sourcing projects. Supports both auto sourced and non-auto sourced transactions. Process requisitions for routine, well-specified materials (and occasionally services) not on contract. Solicit, evaluate and document quotes as required, in addition to creating POs, dispatching POs, obtaining acknowledgements, expediting, resolving match exceptions and closing POs. Perform routine administrative tasks in support of projects led by Negotiators and Sourcing Specialists such as: Distribute and collect NDAs required prior to issuance of RFXs Gather, organize and prepare/post drawings, requirements and specifications for RFPs Gather preliminary supplier lists, seeking to include diverse suppliers Schedule meetings on behalf of sourcing leads May attend pre-bid meetings to record questions, clarifications and modifications Set up new suppliers Collect/organize supplier questions and gather information for responses during RFP Create bid tabulations Gather/organize final documentation for completed projects Issue POs Resolve match exceptions Provide secondary support for department operations such as planning/scheduling meetings, administering internal and external electronic resources (SharePoint sites, Evergy systems, Experian, PSC, etc.), gathering information and obtaining office supplies.
What’s Needed?
Awareness of procure-to-pay process and procurement-related policies, procedures, processes and risks, and ability to apply that understanding to daily work
Ability to complete routine procurement transactions effectively, efficiently and accurately from requisition to purchase order close in a fast-paced environment
Basic understanding of the role of procurement and how procurement creates value for the enterprise
Working knowledge of PeopleSoft and/or other procurement-related software Proficiency in creating and manipulating basic spreadsheets and creating Word documents
Effective oral and written communication skills
Strong customer service and team focus Familiarity with utilities industry and/or Evergy operations
Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or related field; OR four (4) years of relevant work experience is required.
Utility or construction industry experience preferred.
Understanding of the role of Supply Chain and how it creates value within the business Basic quantitative and analytical skills
Effective oral and written communications skills
Skilled in using Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word, Outlook and Excel Working knowledge of PeopleSoft or other Supply Chain Management/ERP software
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About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells
ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.
ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.