Procurement Buyer & Operations Specialist

Procurement Buyer & Operations Specialist Solon, OH — Hybrid (Tuesday & Wednesday in-office required) Position Overview The Procurement Buyer & Operations Specialist owns day-to-day transactional execution across the procure-to-pay (P2P) cycle for Tarkett North America's Procurement Shared Services team. This is a very transactional role built around hands-on buying — requisition-to-PO processing, SRM approvals, invoice resolution, and vendor master support. This role is the face of Procurement for the internal customers who depend on it every day, and delivering a high level of service is core to the job — fast, accurate, and easy to work with. But great service does not mean quietly working around the same problems every time. This role will need to stay alert for recurring issues, flag them, and where possible, work the fix. That vigilance is what turns this seat into the on-ramp for deeper process-improvement and automation work as the team grows. Key Responsibilities Procurement & P2P Operations (core, daily) Own day-to-day SAP/SRM transactional buying: SRM shopping cart review, PR-to-PO conversion, GR confirmation, and supplier confirmations. Serve as first-level SRM approver, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with procurement standards. Serve as the primary point of contact for buyer-side vendor and internal stakeholder inquiries — pricing, delivery, quality, and performance concerns. Review and route purchase requests to contracted suppliers; partner with Category Managers to identify compliant, cost-effective solutions for non-contracted spend. Maintain and update purchase orders — vendor confirmations, Annual POs, open POs, and aged POs — to ensure system accuracy and alignment with business needs. Track, document, and manage purchasing workflows, proactively driving actions to reduce workflow volume and resolution time. Invoice & Vendor Master Support Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and blocked invoices through PDAP ReadSoft workflows. Partner with the Procurement Analytics & Data Governance Specialist on Vendor Master accuracy; perform monthly Vendor Master change audits. Support Investment Approval Form (IAF) workflow coordination with Finance and Project Owners as needed. Process Awareness (expected of every procurement role) Proactively identify inefficiencies in the transactional workflow and propose — and where reasonable, implement — fixes. This is a core expectation, not an extra credit item. Partner with the Procurement Process Improvement & Automation Specialist to document transactional pain points that inform automation design. Track and report on buying KPIs and exception volumes. Qualifications Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 1+ year of experience in procurement, purchasing, P2P operations, accounts payable, or shared services. ERP experience; SAP/SRM strongly preferred. Demonstrated process-improvement instinct Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Exposure to Power Automate, SharePoint, or other M365 workflow tools. Celonis process-mining exposure. Strong Excel proficiency (pivot tables, core formulas). Familiarity with procurement compliance and spend basics. Pay Range: $65,000.00 USD - $73,000.00 USD Annually What We Offer A commitment that Safety is #1 Competitive benefits including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off and paid holidays Life and disability insurance Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements. Responsible Manufacturing – Protecting Our Planet for the Future We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process. We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption. We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation. Who we are: With a history of more than 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sport surface solutions, generating turnover of €3.3 billion in 2025. The Group has close to 12,000 employees, 25 R&D centers, 8 recycling centers and 33 production sites. Tarkett creates and manufactures solutions for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields, serving customers in over 100 countries. To build “The Way to Better Floors,” the Group is committed to circular economy and sustainability, in line with its Tarkett Human ‐ Conscious Design® approach. Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.