Purchasing Administrator

Who We Are

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene with our corporate headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, and North American headquarters in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company that is committed to breaking barriers to well-being. Essity does this through innovative brands in the areas of Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical Solutions.

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being. At Essity you will find a caring and compassionate culture where we remain grounded in our beliefs & behaviors.

At Essity: This Is What We Do

About the Role

Essity is currently searching for a Sourcing/Purchasing Administrator.  This position is based in our manufacturing facility in Harrodsburg, KY.

The Sourcing/Purchasing Administrator will provide administrative support to the sourcing team. This individual is responsible for providing specific site support for all sourcing related issues/initiatives.

We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, ad move at a fast pace. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we’d love to talk.

What You Will Do

• Review quality of requisitions to confirm compliance to established buying channels ​(e.g. Existing contracts), work with Essity’s requisitioners where needed to comply with procurement processes and procedures​
• Indicate to the requestor the correct way of creating PRs in case errors occur ​
• Create PO and ensure high quality inputs standards in SAP environment
• Actively participate in issue resolution for PO management​
• Perform and manage PO Follow-Up/confirmation process to ensure timely execution​
• Manage overdue orders, process & expedite as necessary
• Act as first point of contact for pricing/invoicing queries/delivery queries and general correspondence both for suppliers and internal departments
• Ensure that internal and external customer receive an efficient service from the Sourcing Department
• Administration and management of internal databases (SAP) to ensure all information is accurate and updated, vendor records, info records, material master maintenance
• Validate new supplier requests and maintain supplier master data
• Provide any relevant purchasing administration as and when required for the smooth running of the Sites.
• Operational involvement in process improvement projects and input into central led projects, incorporating P2P improvements.
• Work with internal teams (IT, Finance, etc.) and potentially cross-functionally on projects like system implementations

Who You Are

• High school diploma required;
• Strong communication, attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to fast-paced environments. 
• 1-2 years of experience in purchasing, pricing, or other related fields or relevant administrative experience;
• SAP experience desired;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or technical field and/or related Professional Sourcing/Supply Chain Qualifications is desirable;
• Highly Competent in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, & PowerPoint.

What We Can Offer You

At Essity, we believe everyone's learning and professional development is unique and want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Compensation and Benefits:

Expected Compensation:

Competitive annual salary + annual incentive bonus + benefits.

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.

Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance;
• Wellness program provided through Rally;
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA);
• 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution;
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• PTO offering with Paid Holidays;
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance;
• Employee discounts program;
• Scholarship program for children of Essity employees. 

Collaborative and Inclusive Culture | Empowering & Engaged Leaders | Working with Powerful Purpose & Sustainable Impact | Learning and Growing in your Career | Supporting Well-being & Sustainable Working Life | Life-changing Innovations | Competitive Total rewards

Additional Information

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact [email protected]

Together, we are improving lives, every day

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.

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