Title: eProcurement Coordinator
Location: Oregon-Portland
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The e-Procurement Coordinator will be part of a highly collaborative team that will drive the strategy for the automation of our global procure-to-pay process. In this highly visible position, you will be working cross-functionally with stakeholders from all of Con-way''s business units to optimize system integration throughout the enterprise. This team supports supplier relationships globally, including Fortune 100 companies. You should be skilled in systems integrations and related project management skills.
Con-way Enterprise Services is located in NW Portland and offers locked, covered bike barns for our bicycle commuters, an on-site gym with lockers and shower facilities, free employee parking, a business casual dress code, great walkability to dozens of local coffee houses, cafes and shopping, great benefits that start on your hire date, and more. Bring your skills to a Fortune 500 company!
Summary:
Responsible for activating and maintaining detailed information for the Company''s contracted vendors and suppliers into e-Procurement systems. Facilitate the delivery of data needed to automate payment methods when assigned.
Essential Functions:
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Coordinate the activation and maintenance of Con-way''s preferred vendors within Con-way''s e-Procurement system(s).
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Work with team members to identify and develop activation plan for presenting Con-way''s preferred vendors within the corporate e-Procurement platform. Tasks include, but are not limited to, catalog content management, workflow analysis and issue resolution.
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Partner with e-Procurement application service provider to assess system requirements; provide Con-way vendors'' catalog content specifications to ensure proper implementation and efficiency of use of Con-way''s e-procurement platform.
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Work with appropriate representatives to activate payment methods for goods and services requisitioned from Con-way''s e-procurement platform.
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Provides timely and appropriate generation and dissemination of information to management and other stakeholders.
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Work with team members within the procurement group to identify which vendors will be activated; develop implementation timelines for user access.
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Collaborate with team members to define project scope and communicate progress milestones to support timelines and planned go-live dates.Perform moderately complex analysis of system activity and account for geographical differences and engineering issues due to varying business entities.
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Oversee issue resolution for assigned projects.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
* Experience as part of an ERP system implementation team is highly desired.
In addition to the job specific requirements above, the following requirements are expected of all members of the team:
· Consistently maintains a professional demeanor and communicates in a respectful and collaborative manner.
· Follows direction, is engaged and productive and is flexible and adaptable to changing conditions and expectations.
· Collaborates with and supports other members of the company
· Maintains punctual, regular, and reliable attendance.
· Demonstrates the Company’s core values and complies with all Company policies and procedures
Scope and Accountability:
* Occasionally, incumbent''s decisions and actions moderately impact the company''s revenue or operations. Decisions and actions may have a strong impact on reputation, and/or customer satisfaction
* Incumbent makes some independent decisions, but actions are guided by clearly-stated standards, parameters and processes. Incumbent performs work under moderate level of supervision.
* Works under established guidelines and controls including desktop infrastructure guidelines and distributes systems policies and procedures.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* 4 years of related working experience in software, e-commerce, and procurement practices preferred.
* Bachelors degree is preferred. Will consider any suitable combination of education, skills and experience.
* Demonstrated experience in using e-commerce database or related systems, to include proficient use of Microsoft Office products
* Demonstrated understanding of general procurement principles
* Ability to document work in progress
* Ability to establish solid business relationships and work effectively with senior business and client contacts
* Strong interpersonal skills; participate in a team environment.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and readily and effectively communicate. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job include ability to effectively see within an office environment, which may include long term computer exposure, and to adjust focus accordingly.
Disclaimer Language
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time-to-time, as needed.
Con-way is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.
About Con-way
Con-way Enterprise Services, located in northwest Portland, includes the company’s Information Technology, Finance and Accounting, Procurement, Human Resources, and Administration teams. Our campus consists of approximately 700 professional services employees, and borders The Pearl and is near Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital in Northwest Portland. Our campus includes free parking, two cafeterias, and an on-site gym where we provide free classes to our employees, and two cafeterias. The gym includes locker and showers facilities. We offer a secured bicycle barn to support our employees who choose to commute by bike. Our Total Rewards package includes medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, disability, 401(k), stock purchase plan, a bonus plan for all employees, and TriMet subsidy.
Con-way Inc. (NYSE:CNW), our parent company, is a $5.6 billion freight transportation and logistics services company headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI. An industry leader combining the resources of over 28,500 professionals in the transportation and logistics industry, Con-way delivers industry-leading services through its primary operating companies of Con-way Freight, Con-way Truckload, and Menlo Worldwide Logistics. These operating units provide high-performance, day-definite less-than-truckload (LTL), full truckload and intermodal freight transportation; logistics, warehousing and supply chain management services; and trailer manufacturing. Con-way and its subsidiaries operate from more than 425 operating locations across North America and in 20 countries across five continents.
Con-way is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering challenging and rewarding careers. More information about Con-way, its operations and services can be found on the Web atwww.con-way.com.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.
Sorry, no sponsorship available at this time. Local candidates will be given first consideration. Please, no third party resumes.
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