Coach and support internal clients in overall source to pay process, from purchase requisition creation to invoice payment.
Identify systemic problems within Cytiva’s S2P processes and lead or support process improvements using problem solving tools, such as Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, Pareto Analysis, Fishbone, Process Mapping, 5 Why, etc.
Manage the Cytiva’s purchase order process for assigned regions, reviewing no PO violations, and aged orders.
Provide support for assigned regions for supplier onboarding, and compliance, becoming fluent in Cytiva’s overall supplier/source to pay policies.
Solve complex supplier issues related to late/non-payment working with requesters/Cytiva AP
Manage suppliers for assigned distribution centers, handling escalations related to price, quality, and delivery.
Support complex purchase requestion creation, material/service receipts, and invoice resolution for assigned regions/teams working with offshore buy desk operations.
Advocate and partner with strategic sourcing teams and accounts payable to ensure Cytiva sourcing and payables policies are adhered to, and strategic suppliers are utilized.
Work with key strategic suppliers, Cytiva strategic sourcing, and IT to grow and expand indirect material punchout supplier sites for assigned region(s).
Create work instructions, guides, and videos to help requesters navigate the source to pay process
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university (preferred) or equivalent experience in source to pay and purchasing.
Experience with supplier information management systems, accounts payables, Oracle or similar source to pay support platforms.
Languages: English & Chinese, written and verbal, Japanese or Korean nice to have
Ability to manage multiple priorities in parallel, both short and long term.
Willingness to self-learn and uncover continuous improvement ideas.
Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization and across regions.
Drive for results utilizing project management, organizational, communication and problem-solving skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a matrixed reporting environment, with primary manager in US.
