Procurement Specialist II

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is seeking a Procurement Specialist II to procure materials, equipment, supplies, and services in accordance with established purchasing regulations, procurement policies, and TGCS service demand requirements. This role reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions, creates purchase orders, communicates requirements to suppliers, and supports cost-saving opportunities through quantity, pricing, and forecast review. The Procurement Specialist II is expected to use initiative and independent judgment while following established procedures and may serve as an Oracle process resource or trainer for other team members.

Responsibilities of the Procurement Specialist II:

• Receive and analyze system-created planning and departmental purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy; contact the requester to clarify or complete information; process each requisition within required timing; select an approved supplier based on price, quantity, quality, and delivery requirements; and create purchase orders.

• Determines best cost savings by reviewing price tiering and forecast.

• Demonstrate working knowledge of Oracle Procurement roles, ERP purchasing workflows, and materials planning processes.

• Identify material requirements and work with suppliers to support business needs, delivery timelines, and service demand expectations.

• Communicates with supplier as needed on delivery and invoice requirements.

• Coordinate with Global Distribution Centers to support material returns to suppliers when appropriate.

• Troubleshoot Oracle procurement issues to support timely and accurate purchasing activity.

• Resolves purchasing problems between department and supplier.

• Work with various departments to resolve planning, receiving, and invoicing issues.

• Interprets and communicates purchasing procedures to departments; assists departments in initiating requisitions.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, or at least four (4) years of procurement and supply chain experience.

• Strong, demonstrated knowledge of Oracle or other ERP system.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Organized, detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Comfortable working in a team environment and proactively asking for help when needed.

• Ability to maintain strong supplier relationships and address supplier performance concerns professionally when needed.

• Comfortable working through accounts payable details to help resolve invoice issues and support timely supplier payment.

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ABOUT THE COMPANY 

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is a dynamic billion-dollar global company based in Research Triangle Park, NC, providing retail store solutions to your favorite brands.  Have you ever been in a hurry and made use of the self-checkout at Lowe’s Foods, earned fuel rewards at Kroger, or just paid for purchases at retailers such as Walmart, Michaels, Carrefour, The Gap, Calvin Klein, Boots, Cencosud, BJ’s, or Costco?  These are just a few examples of our in-store solutions and impressive customer base that made us the world's installed market share leader.  

The nature of retail is changing quickly, so if you share our 'Together Commerce' vision of a seamless two-way, participatory shopping experience, let’s get together to drive the new economy.  

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc. offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package including the following:

Group health coverage (medical, dental, & vision)

Employee Assistance Programs

Pre-tax spending accounts

401(k) plan (with company match)

Company provided life insurance

Pet Insurance

Employee discounts

Generous paid holiday schedule, paid vacation & sick/personal days

EEO 

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, religious creed, disability, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation or any other protected factor. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should email benefits@toshibagcs.com to request an accommodation. 

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION 

We at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions firmly believe that our people are an integral part to the success of our customers. Furthermore, we’re committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for all our people as highlighted by our 5 Core Principles (Create Outreach, Foster Belonging, Unleash Opportunity, Diverse Cultural Engagement and Culture of Transparency).  We’re passionate about our customers in the retail industry and becoming a more responsible company as we help create a brighter future. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/PROTECTED VETERANS/INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES 

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 contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)