Career Category
Supply Chain
Job Description
Position Summary
The Associate Supply Chain, RMD Buyer is responsible for executing day-to-day procurement and supply chain transactions that support uninterrupted material availability and accurate system execution. Working within a signal-based execution model, this role performs purchase order processing, SAP data maintenance, invoice support activities, and workflow management while ensuring adherence to established business processes.
The Associate serves as a key operational resource supporting Network Planners, Senior Associates, suppliers, and internal stakeholders through timely execution of procurement transactions and maintenance of system accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Execution
- Execute purchase orders based on system-generated requirements and approved planning signals.
- Create, release, and update purchase orders within SAP.
- Monitor open purchase orders and maintain accurate delivery dates and order information.
- Support order confirmations and supplier communications as directed.
- Escalate supply concerns, delays, and execution issues to Senior Associates or management.
Purchase Order Maintenance
- Process purchase order changes, cancellations, and updates.
- Maintain purchasing records and documentation in accordance with company procedures.
- Support resolution of purchase order discrepancies and transactional issues.
- Monitor and close completed purchase orders as required.
Invoice Processing & AIN Support
- Review invoice exceptions and support resolution activities within Ariba Network (AIN) and SAP.
- Partner with Accounts Payable and suppliers to resolve routine invoice discrepancies.
- Monitor invoice workflow queues and ensure timely completion of assigned activities.
- Escalate complex invoice issues to Senior Associates or Procurement partners.
SAP System & Data Management
- Own Business data accuracy ensuring critical master data is updated, monitored and kept accurate (pu