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Full-time
bachelor degree
Posted 9d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Purchasing Specialist manages the end-to-end procurement process, including purchase requisition creation, purchase order execution, and transaction management. They also collaborate with stakeholders and vendors to ensure compliance, resolve exceptions, and maintain accurate accounting records.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in procurement or sourcing, with hands-on expertise in SAP Ariba and the PR-to-PO lifecycle. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science or Statistics is required, along with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Full job description
Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!
Job Details
Position Summary:
The Indirect Procurement Specialist - Purchasing is responsible for managing the end-to-end purchasing process, including purchase requisition creation, purchase order execution, and procurement transaction management across systems such as SAP Ariba, SAP HANA, SAP S/4HANA, and Esker. The role works closely with business stakeholders, vendors, sourcing teams, and cross-functional partners to ensure procurement compliance, accurate transaction processing, and timely resolution of purchasing-related issues.
The position also supports P-Card (Procurement Card) reconciliation activities, exception management, and accurate accounting and commodity coding, while delivering a high level of stakeholder satisfaction through efficient procurement operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Generate and manage Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and Purchase Orders (POs), including change orders, using SAP Ariba, SAP HANA, SAP S/4HANA, and Esker.
Support business users throughout the PR-to-PO lifecycle, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
Validate requisition details, including budget availability, accounting information, cost center allocation, and commodity code selection.
Manage and reconcile P-Card (Virtual Credit Card) transactions and refund exceptions within SAP Ariba.
Investigate and resolve unmatched purchase order and transaction exceptions while ensuring appropriate accounting treatment.
Collaborate with business stakeholders, suppliers, sourcing teams, and finance teams to resolve procurement-related issues.
Monitor and ensure timely closure of open purchase orders.
Respond to supplier and business user inquiries related to order status, modifications, cancellations, and transaction reconciliations.
Track requisitions, purchase orders, and exception management activities while maintaining accurate documentation and audit records.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, transaction management standards, and organizational procedures.
Partner with Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, and Center of Excellence (CoE) teams to align procurement execution with sourcing strategies and business objectives.
Drive stakeholder satisfaction through timely and accurate resolution of procurement requests and issues.
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Work Experience:
Excellent verbal and writtenEnglish communication skills.
Experience working withUS stakeholdersand global teams.
Hands-on experience withSAP Ariba.
Strong understanding of thePR to PO (Purchase Requisition to Purchase Order)process in Ariba.
Experience managing and processingPurchase Orders (POs).
Hands-on experience withServiceNow Intake Toolfor request and workflow management.
Minimum5+ years of relevant experiencein procurement, sourcing, or procurement operations.
Experience withP-Card (Procurement Card/Purchasing Card) processes, including reconciliation and compliance.
Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment and manage multiple priorities.
Educational Qualification:
Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline (or equivalent relevant experience).
Skills & Knowledge:
Behavioral Skills:
Critical Thinking
Detail Oriented
Impact and Influencing
Interpersonal Communication
Multitasking
Problem Solving
Time Management
Technical Skills:
Identity & Access Management
Database Administration
IT Support like Software & Hardware Installation, Troubleshooting
Software Validation
Systems Integration
IT Regulatory Compliance like SOX Compliance
What Cencora offers
Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.
Full time
Affiliated Companies
Affiliated Companies: CENCORA BUSINESS SERVICES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
Equal Employment Opportunity
Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.
The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.
Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email hrsc@cencora.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned
Related keywords
SAP AribaSAP HANASAP S/4HANAEskerServiceNowProcurementPurchase RequisitionPurchase OrderP-CardAccountingComplianceStakeholder ManagementSourcingCategory ManagementSOX ComplianceSystems Integration
Cencora, a company building on the legacy of AmerisourceBergen, is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions organization centered on improving the lives of people and animals around the world. We connect manufacturers, providers, and patients to ensure that anyone can get the therapies they need, where and when they need them. We also help our partners bring their innovations to patients more efficiently to accelerate positive outcomes.
Becoming Cencora has allowed us to combine all the companies and services of AmerisourceBergen. Now, as a unified and internationally inclusive brand, we’re continuing to invest in and focus on our core pharmaceutical distribution business, while also growing our platform of pharma and biopharma services to support pharmaceutical innovation and access. Our 51,000 worldwide team members are shaping the future of healthcare through the power of our purpose: We are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures.
AmerisourceBergen, now Cencora, is ranked #10 on the Fortune 500 and #24 on the Global Fortune 500 with more than $290 billion in annual revenue.
pharmaceutical distributionsupply chain managementpharmaceutical serviceproduct commercializationhealthcare logisticsprovider efficiency technologiesconsultingand business coachingAnimal FeedHealth Care
Cencora, a company building on the legacy of AmerisourceBergen, is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions organization centered on improving the lives of people and animals around the world. We connect manufacturers, providers, and patients to ensure that anyone can get the therapies they need, where and when they need them. We also help our partners bring their innovations to patients more efficiently to accelerate positive outcomes.
Becoming Cencora has allowed us to combine all the companies and services of AmerisourceBergen. Now, as a unified and internationally inclusive brand, we’re continuing to invest in and focus on our core pharmaceutical distribution business, while also growing our platform of pharma and biopharma services to support pharmaceutical innovation and access. Our 51,000 worldwide team members are shaping the future of healthcare through the power of our purpose: We are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures.
AmerisourceBergen, now Cencora, is ranked #10 on the Fortune 500 and #24 on the Global Fortune 500 with more than $290 billion in annual revenue.
pharmaceutical distributionsupply chain managementpharmaceutical serviceproduct commercializationhealthcare logisticsprovider efficiency technologiesconsultingand business coachingAnimal FeedHealth Care