[Remote] Purchasing Specialist
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Check Point Software is a leading vendor in Cyber Security, recognized for its innovative approach to meet customer needs. The Purchasing Specialist will manage end-to-end indirect purchasing services, communicate with suppliers, and ensure compliance with company policies while delivering quality work within set deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Purchasing partner for Employees/Customers located in various departments and offices in Canada, US, & Latin America
- End to End Indirect Purchasing [not for resale] service from request to delivery, includes analyzing internal requirements, following Procedures, enforcing company Policies, working with Legal and Finance to execution
- Communicate with external suppliers, analyzing price offers, negotiating improved business terms, cost mitigation/avoidance and understanding complex contracts
Skills
- Must work during PST or CST shift
- Meet and exceed SLA deadlines while producing quality work
- 1-2 years purchasing, negotiation and project management experience
- Experience with creating and processing purchases through ERP [preferably SAP]
- Strong MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook) skills, including data analytics
- Outstanding customer service orientation and skills; understanding customer needs (stated and un-stated)
- Proven ability to work independently under pressure to close projects within timeline
- Very organized, efficient and strong attention to detail
- Financial understanding of Cost Centers, GLs, CapEx, OpEx, and Quarterly Budgeting
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
- Prefer work Experience in a Global company
Benefits
- Healthcare benefits
- 401(k) plan and company match
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Basic life insurance
- Stock awards
- Employee stock purchasing plan
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