Location: Stamford, CT
Category: Procurement
Department: Procurement
Job ID: 9876-en_US
This is a Hybrid position, with three days in the office and two days remote!!
Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.
Job Description
We are currently seeking a Procurement Specialists, reporting to the Manager., Procurement Excellence. The Procurement Specialist is responsible for the Requisition through Supplier Payment process, manages the review of purchase requisitions within designated categories and spend parameters, ensuring accurate PO issuance and management in compliance with internal policies. Additionally, the role supports the PO confirmation & blocked payment resolution processing, GR/IR issue resolution, & Supplier Performance activity through direct engagement with the Indirect Strategic Sourcing team when required.
This role is based out of our Stamford, CT HQ with a hybrid work schedule
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Review purchase requisitions, submitted by internal stakeholders, to ensure structured correctly, all required information provided, and aligned with policies and procedures.
•Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their purchase need, ensuring purchase order accuracy supporting business requirements.
•Work closely with Indirect Strategic Sourcing team in determining vendor sourcing strategy for the requested purchase.
•Interact with suppliers regarding purchase orders, supplier inquiries and invoice resolution.
•Confirm applicable commercial details between the purchase requisition and supplier quote/contract are included upon issuing the Purchase Order.
•Adhere to company policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards in procurement processes.
•Support business owner and Accounts Payable in proper/timely financial close of PO’s including monitoring of goods receipts (GR) and invoice receipt (IR), timely payments to suppliers and closing the PO when needed per business requirements.
•Utilize the SAP MM module for material master data management, purchase requisitions, and purchase orders.
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Qualifications
KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
•Bachelor’s degree in applicable subject (e.g., Business, Supply Chain Management, etc.) or equivalent related experience
•Related experience based on education (preferable either in a Purchasing or Finance related role or in a field where job knowledge & skills are applicable)
•Strong negotiation skills and attention to detail.
•Ability to work independently to identify and research relevant market, industry and supplier information.
•SAP Purchasing experience highly preferred.
•Experience in stakeholder management with strong customer service skills.
•Proven track record in working collaboratively with different teams in complex organizations.
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•Must have strong knowledge of Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Primo Brands’ established portfolio includes billion-dollar brands Poland Spring® and Pure Life®, premium brands like Saratoga® and Mountain Valley®, regional leaders such as Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain® Ozarka®, and Zephyrhills®, purified brands, Primo Water® and Sparkletts®, and flavored and enhanced brands like Splash® and AC+ION®. Our extensive direct-to-consumer offerings and industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases across Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. At Primo Brands, our more than 11,000 associates are at the heart of what we do and deliver on our mission to provide healthy hydration to consumers wherever, however and whenever they want it. We believe in fostering a respectful culture, which values our associates who are deeply invested in quality hydration, our communities, and the sustainability of our packaging and water sources for generations to come.
Primo Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at BlueTritonHR@bluetriton.com
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