Procurement Associate

Itron is revolutionizing how utilities and cities manage energy and water. We are committed to creating a more sustainable, resourceful world. Join us.

The candidate will support, and lead Supply Chain Excellence projects focused on, but not limited to Procurement processes.

The candidate will own the Procurement process and lead the definition & design of new process standards and tools, fostering standardization and harmonization across the organization.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Analyze and provide expertise for Procurement processes, tools, and performance improvement (OTD, vendor reduction, Supplier performance, Payment terms, Supplier risk, etc)
• Be accountable for the effective and successful performance driven transformation of these processes
• Identify, evaluate, propose, and deploy tools, processes, concepts and solutions to support process effectiveness and performance.
• Measure process effectiveness and performance through a set of KPI's.
• Accompany IT-experts on tools implementation projects to, in parallel, ensure process transformation.
• Manage the processes to exchange best practices and to capture innovative ideas.
• Must be proficient in running reports, update information to correct or enhance functionality, document process maps.

Required Skills and Experience

• Knowledge in Procurement processes, including performance improvement (e.g., OTD, vendor reduction, supplier performance, payment terms, supplier risk).
• Proven experience leading process definition, design, and transformation projects.
• Proficiency in running reports, updating information, and documenting process maps.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate and propose tools, processes, and solutions to enhance effectiveness.
• Experience in monitoring data sources, identifying errors or omissions, and recommending improvements.
• Ability to write and update policies, procedures, and training documentation.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Familiarity with ERP systems, data cubes, and SharePoint sites for data extraction.
• Experience working with IT-experts on tools implementation projects.
• Knowledge of KPI measurement for process effectiveness and performance tracking.
• Ability to manage the exchange of best practices and capture innovative ideas.
• Proficient Excel skills, including data analysis and report generation.
• Experience in managing Supply Chain Excellence projects, particularly in procurement.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Business, Economics, Procurement, or Supply Chain) or 1 - 2 years of equivalent work experience.

Physical Demands

This is a typical office job, with no special physical requirements or unusual work environment.

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Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees.

If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway.

In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!

The successful candidate's starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email [email protected].

Itron enables utilities and cities to safely, securely and reliably deliver critical infrastructure solutions. We provide smart networks, software, services, meters, and sensors to better manage electricity, gas, water and city services.

We are dedicated to creating a more resourceful world.