Support Vendor meetings and related activities as directed by the Category Specialists and in conjunction with the Category Manager
If needed, identify potential vendors to address internal customer requirements
Ensure the proper tools and templates are utilized by Procurement
Utilize analytical tools to analyze out tail spend
Serve as a knowledge source for the Category Specialist to help identify Bank’s stakeholders, potential vendors, and other Bank specific information that may be needed
Leverage ERP tools to review information and extract data to aid management’s informed decisions
Provide guidance and support to internal customers or vendors with regards to procurement contract administration
Manage the imaging, storage, data entry and extracting of contract information
Conduct the contract close-out procedures upon contract completion as directed by Category Management
Support the Category Specialist in early-demand planning and forecasting
Execute all administrative tasks associated with issuance of RFXs
Consult Category Specialist to get guidance on sourcing activities as needed
Process requests as directed by Procurement Buyer in accordance with Procurement’s policies and procedures
Guide users with identifying proper buying channels, developing requisitions within the system, and creating receipt reports in the system
Help the Category Specialist identify potential vendors as needed
Help the Category Specialist identify stakeholders within the Bank in support of sourcing activities
Contribute to development and maintenance of content on ERP (e.g., FAQs, tips to accelerate the requisition to PO process, key words to help users find existing contracts)
Identify and support the pursuit of continuous improvement opportunities
Handle all procurement enquiries from the business and escalate as required
Handle all tactical requests with the assistance/guidance of the Category Specialist and Manager
Comply with the principles and internal policies, procedures, and audit requirements
Support risk identification in procurement processes