Buyer/Purchasing Agent

  • Boston, MA
  • Posted 2 days ago | Updated 16 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 40.00 - 45.00 per hour
Full Time

Skills

Banking
Purchasing
Procure-to-pay
FOCUS
Management
Accounts Payable
Reporting
Purchase Requisitions
Enterprise Resource Planning
Purchase Orders
Procurement
Microsoft Excel
Customer Communications
Attention To Detail
Organizational Skills
SAP
Ariba
SAP BASIS
Law
IT Service Management
Innovation
Collaboration
Recruiting
Insurance
Finance
Professional Development
Training
Leadership
CompTIA
Customer Service
Career Counseling
Apex
Oracle Application Express

Job Details

Job#: 3011685

Job Description:

Large Banking Client

Position: Buyer / Purchasing Agent

Location: Remote

Rate: $40 - $45/hr depending on experience

Duration: 3+ month contract; Strong potential for extension / full time hire

Overview:

Our client in the banking industry is seeking a Buyer / Purchasing Agent who will be responsible for managing the various tasks of the procure-to-pay process within the procurement department. This position will have an immediate focus on creation and management of both Operational Contracts and Purchase Requisitions to support the end of year and beginning of year processes.

This position will specifically create Operational Contracts in the new accounts payable system (Ariba) during November/December from a report of data that will be provided to them. Come January, this person will use the same process to then create Purchase Requisitions in Ariba.

Must-Have Requirements:

Minimum 5 years of related industry experience

Experience with ERP systems (SAP Ariba is their system of use, but accept experience with other ERPs)

Understanding of relationship between Contracts and Purchase Orders within the Procurement process

Strong Excel experience

Customer communications

Attention to detail

Administrative experience

Strong organizational skills

Nice-To-Haves:

Experience utilizing SAP Ariba

Apex Benefits Overview

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a retirement plan (401k or local country equivalent) program. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

EEO Employer

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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