Procurement Buyer – Operations Specialist

Tarkett

. Own day-to-day SAP/SRM transactional buying, including SRM shopping cart review, PR-to-PO conversion, GR confirmation, and supplier confirmations .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeSolon • Ohio • United StatesJunior💰 $65,000 - $73,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in SAP/SRM transactional buying and procurement processes, with a strong focus on compliance, process improvement, and effective communication with stakeholders. Proficient in managing purchasing workflows and utilizing tools like Excel and Power Automate to enhance operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

SAP/SRM ExperienceProcurement Process ImprovementExcel ProficiencyVendor ManagementP2P Operations

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Hard Skills

ProcurementP2P OperationsInvoice ResolutionPurchase Order ManagementData AnalysisProcess ImprovementCompliance StandardsWorkflow ManagementVendor Master AuditsKPI Tracking

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

SAPSRMPower AutomateSharePointCelonis

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainAccounts PayableTransactional BuyingProcurement ComplianceCost-Effective Solutions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own day-to-day SAP/SRM transactional buying, including SRM shopping cart review, PR-to-PO conversion, GR confirmation, and supplier confirmations
Serve as first-level SRM approver, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with procurement standards
Serve as the primary point of contact for buyer-side vendor and internal stakeholder inquiries regarding pricing, delivery, quality, and performance
Review and route purchase requests to contracted suppliers
Partner with Category Managers to identify compliant, cost-effective solutions for non-contracted spend
Maintain and update purchase orders, including vendor confirmations, Annual POs, open POs, and aged POs
Track, document, and manage purchasing workflows while driving actions to reduce workflow volume and resolution time
Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and blocked invoices through PDAP ReadSoft workflows
Partner on Vendor Master accuracy and perform monthly Vendor Master change audits
Support Investment Approval Form workflow coordination with Finance and Project Owners
Identify transactional workflow inefficiencies and propose or implement fixes
Document transactional pain points for automation design
Track and report buying KPIs and exception volumes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
1+ year of experience in procurement, purchasing, P2P operations, accounts payable, or shared services
ERP experience; SAP/SRM strongly preferred
Demonstrated process-improvement instinct
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
Exposure to Power Automate, SharePoint, or other M365 workflow tools preferred
Celonis process-mining exposure preferred
Strong Excel proficiency, including pivot tables and core formulas
Familiarity with procurement compliance and spend basics

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and paid holidays
Life and disability insurance
Career growth and stability
Flexible work arrangements
Commitment that Safety is #1