Operational Procurement Specialist Primary Location: Columbia, SC, US Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world's natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future. At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible. Job posting end date: 09/25/2024 We are seeking an Operational Procurement Specialist to join our Procurement Team. You will be responsible for ensuring timely creation and delivery of purchase orders and monitor their progress to ensure on-time delivery. Your role plays a crucial part in prioritizing putting the customer first, working together, and maintaining open and honest communication. In this position, you will report to Leonardo Silva, Senior Manager, Operational Procurement. This position is a temporary position with a duration of 12 months. The role is mainly located in Columbia, SC but we are happy to offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options. Team you belong to You will join a team of procurement specialists committed to supporting our customers. Our team culture is all about working in collaboration and putting our customer first. The members in our team are mainly located in Columbia, SC and Brookfield, WI. What You'll Do Create and Deliver Purchase Orders: Ensure timely creation and delivery of purchase orders, monitoring their progress to guarantee on-time delivery. Vendor Coordination: Negotiate scheduling priorities and maintain expediting requests with vendors to align with customer needs. Handle vendor claims efficiently. Technical and Quality Coordination: Facilitate the flow of technical, quality, and logistics information between vendors and internal stakeholders. Invoice Management: Review and resolve discrepancies in vendor invoices to ensure accuracy. Internal Communication: Efficiently handle communication with multiple stakeholders to keep everyone on the same page. Shipments: Collaborate with logistics teams to ensure timely execution of vendor shipments. Warehousing: Work closely with the warehousing team to address any issues that arise. Tool and Data Management: Utilize essential tools and dashboards, maintaining cost and lead time data in SAP, and collaborate with Sourcing/Tactical teams. Compliance: Conduct all business transactions in line with Metso's Global Procurement policies, procedures, guidelines, legal requirements, regulations, and ethical standards. Additional Responsibilities: Take on other responsibilities as assigned to support our procurement requirements. Who You Are Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, or Procurement-related fields. Experienced Professional: Proven experience in a procurement role with a solid understanding of logistics and supply chain activities. Organized and Efficient: High organizational and time management skills. Customer Service Expert: Enhanced customer service abilities. Communicator Extraordinaire: Advanced interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Tech-Savvy: Experience with SAP/MM is desirable. Innovative and Committed: Ability to thrive in a full, deadline-focused environment and ready to make an impact with a high level of expertise. What's in it for you An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change. Wellbeing and safety - Benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services, and engagement surveys. Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets. Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment. A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together. Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities. Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication. Get in touch Want to rise above the possible with us? Click 'Apply now' to leave your application. Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers' energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and process expertise. We are the partner for positive change. Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Metso employs over 17,000 people in close to 50 countries and sales for 2023 were about EUR 5.4 billion. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. metso.com, x.com/metsoofficial Nearest Major Market: Columbia Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina #J-18808-Ljbffr