Job Title: Procurement Specialist – NAM (Buyer)
Department: Finance / Procurement
Location: Remote(India)
Job Level: Individual Contributor
About GP Strategies
GP Strategies is a global leader in talent transformation, dedicated to empowering organizations to unlock their full potential. We help businesses enhance workforce performance and achieve strategic goals through innovative, technology-enabled learning solutions. With a proven track record of supporting over 6,000 global organizations worldwide, we combine human expertise with AI-driven insights to deliver customized strategies that upskill talent, drive technology adoption, and
optimize critical processes. Our mission is to create a lasting impact by equipping organizations with the strategy, skills, and tools needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
Role Purpose
The Procurement Specialist – NAM (Buyer) supports the North America procurement function by ensuring timely, compliant, and accurate processing of purchase requisitions, purchase orders, supplier onboarding, and related procurement activities. The role is critical in maintaining strong internal controls, delivering high-quality customer service to stakeholders, and supporting period-end, audit, and system activities within the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process.
Key Accountabilities
Requisition & Purchase Order Processing
- Review purchase requisitions to ensure compliance with procurement policies, internal controls, and documentation requirements
- Perform due diligence on supporting documents, including Procurement Justification Forms, to facilitate approval workflows
- Monitor requisitions in pending status and follow up with authorized approvers to ensure timely completion
- Convert approved requisitions into purchase orders within established service level expectations
Procurement Operations & Customer Support
- Monitor shared purchasing inboxes and hotline communications, ensuring timely and professional responses
- Deliver a high level of customer service to internal stakeholders and external suppliers
- Collaborate closely with other procurement team members to ensure continuity of service and workload coverage
- Provide Procure-to-Pay (P2P) training support to operations staff as needed
Receipt Correction & Period-End Processing
- Review and process receipt correction requests submitted by requestors via the system portal
- Complete receipt corrections within defined timelines or proactively communicate delays
- Support monthly and quarterly period-end activities, including Receipts Hold communications and RNI/INR reviews
- Assist with period-end reporting requirements aligned to the financial close checklist
Supplier & Location Management
- Support supplier onboarding activities, acting as a processor and regional liaison for NAM requirements
- Monitor supplier management inboxes and respond to inquiries within defined service levels
- Assist Global and Regional Supplier Managers with regional supplier-related requests
- Maintain and manage Ship To / Deliver To and Common Set locations within the procurement system
- Distribute updates related to Common Set locations to relevant stakeholders
Systems & Technology (Oracle P2P)
- Support quarterly system testing activities for Procure-to-Pay processes
- Act as liaison for P2P-related IT tickets, assisting with issue identification, testing, and resolution
- Collaborate with IT and Oracle partners to support system enhancements and adoption
Governance, Audit & Risk
- Ensure procurement activities align with internal policies, controls, and audit requirements
- Assist with internal and external audit requests related to procurement and purchasing activities
- Support ongoing improvements in compliance, documentation accuracy, and process efficiency
What Success Looks Like:
- Purchase requisitions and orders are processed accurately, compliantly, and within service level expectations
- Internal stakeholders experience responsive, knowledgeable, and solution-oriented procurement support
- Period-end and audit activities are completed with minimal rework or exceptions
- Supplier onboarding and master data activities are completed accurately and on time
- Strong collaboration is demonstrated across procurement, finance, IT, and operational teams
Candidate Profile:
Experience & Capability
- Demonstrated capability in procurement, purchasing, accounting, or finance operations
- Experience supporting Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes in a corporate or shared services environment
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Technical Strength
- Working knowledge of ERP systems, preferably Oracle Fusion
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data review and analysis
- Proficiency with Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint
- Ability to interpret procurement policies, financial data, and supporting documentation
Mindset & OneGP Behaviours
- Customer-focused, responsive, and service-oriented approach
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and compliance
- Collaborative team player who works effectively across functions and regions
- Comfortable working independently while knowing when to escalate issues
- Embraces continuous improvement, learning, and change
Why Join GP Strategies
This role offers the opportunity to be part of a collaborative global procurement team within a purpose-driven organization. At GP Strategies, you will contribute to impactful work that supports our business operations while developing your procurement and systems expertise in a dynamic, international environment.
Regards,
Sirisha
Global Talent Strategy Team
GP Strategies Inc.
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