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POSITION OVERVIEW

The Purchasing Requisition Specialist I will act as an administrative member of the indirect purchasing team, provide support as the first level engagement for indirect purchases for the business including data entry, problem solving, redirection, and solution providing to meet the needs of the internal customers and the requirements of our purchasing standards.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Support business stakeholders in the supplier add process steps.
• Execute the purchase requisition process by creating 20+ purchase requisitions per day for business stakeholders within all purchasing formats/processes.
• Perform the necessary tracking and follow up to complete or redirect the requisition/PO/payment process.
• Align the organization to the purchasing requirements (ex. quotes, approvals etc.) necessary to complete the process.
• Frequent productive collaboration and support of Indirect Buyers and Commodity Managers, Legal, etc.
• Perform accounting support activities such as: close POs, change account numbers, payment terms and project numbers, as necessary.
• Produce exceptional data accuracy, data integrity and reporting within an expected timeline.
• Other duties as assigned.

HOW YOU’LL DO IT

• Attention to detail - Ensuring information is complete and accurate; following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.
• Individual efficiency - Effectively managing time and resources so that individual work is completed efficiently.
• Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Building collaborative relationships - Developing, maintaining, and strengthening partnerships with others inside the organization.
• Balancing stakeholders - Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders. Listening to understand and prioritizing requirements while keeping the stakeholders updated on project status.
• Optimizing work processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Maintaining a high level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality with respect to company matters.
• Complying with all Company policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties, including but not limited to, promoting a safe workplace.

WHAT TO BRING

• Highschool Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of professional business experience including at least 1 year of purchasing experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and proven ability to learn new systems.

WHAT WILL HELP

• Associate’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Program Management, Information Technology (IT), other related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of relevant purchasing experience.
• Purchasing Systems Experience, Oracle, Maximo and other similar software.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high-volume environment, self-motivated and flexible.
• Strong organizational, execution and follow-up skills.
• Demonstrates the flexibility to adapt to changing work environments.
• Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written.

Gentex is an equal opportunity employer

Gentex extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law.

Assistance

Gentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at recruiting@gentex.com. Gentex will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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