Buyer - Ann Arbor, United States - ProQuest

ProQuest Ann Arbor, United States

1 week ago

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**Job Category****:** Accounting/Finance **Requisition Number****:** SENIO02406 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

**ProQuest Who we are** The ProQuest Mission: Better research. Better learning, Better insights. ProQuest enables people to change their world. ProQuest supports the efforts of students and researchers across the globe. Providing important research tools and curating treasure troves of content has helped ProQuest to become an industry leader in the Information Services market. **Buyer** As a Buyer at ProQuest, you will be asked to play a vital role in evaluating, negotiating and managing vendor contracts across the organization. Youll be asked to invest time and resources learning the business so that you can bring the best possible solution to the table. Youll partner and collaborate with business leaders and top-level stakeholders to truly understand what the optimal solutions looks like. This role has substantial growth potential under a leader who is eager to mentor and teach the skill sets needed to be successful. If youre a talented negotiator with experience in contract management, keep reading **In this position, you will also** Develop and Implement sourcing strategies Work with suppliers to obtain cost-saving contracts/material cost reduction Develop and support department analytics Implementation of value chain improvement initiatives Continued implementation of eProcurement initiatives Primary commodity responsibility and/or business unit regional responsibility Support tactical requirements of position/processing P2P. **Reasons you should apply...** 1. You enjoy the thrill of adrenaline-inducing, high stakes negotiations 2. Youll have a seat at the table with business leaders and a real impact on the success of the company 3. You will develop innovative and creative solutions to **This job may not be a fit if...** 1. Learning about new technologies sounds scary to you 2. Working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment sounds stressful and unappealing 3. A dynamic environment with ever-shifting priorities sounds stressful. **Qualified Candidates must have** Bachelors degree or higher in related field, such as Business, Finance, Accounting or related field, plus at least 5 years related Purchasing experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is a must, with a focus on Excel. Experience in Enterprise purchasing systems- Oracle and or Coupa a plus. Must be self-motivated/self-directed, flexible, experienced working independently and thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment. Strong project management skills, meets commitments on time. Strategic thinker with unquestioned ethics. Desire to continuously contribute and improve. Takes a common-sense approach to make sound decisions. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. **Superstar Candidates will ALSO have** Oracle and or Coupa experience **More to love about becoming a PQ employee** Forbes Ranks ProQuest among 2018 Americas Best Mid-Size Employers We offer professional development opportunities with a significant focus on learning We hold fun on-site events Our employee population is smart and highly collaborative We have a relaxed dress code yes, that means blue jeans (and not just on Fridays) All of our employees have access to ProQuest research products including e-books, genealogy and academic journals **Other important information about this position:** This position is based in the Ann Arbor global headquarters for ProQuest and may not be appropriate for remote work. Occasional travel is required. This position requires weekday (Monday - Friday) attendance with some scheduling flexibility available around core working hours. Every position requires certain physical capabilities. ProQuest seeks to make reasonable accommodations that enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties when possible. At ProQuest, we work hard and have fun doing it. If you are a dedicated professional and enjoy working in an environment where you can succeed, please consider joining our talented team EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled **Qualifications**

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR c)

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