Associate Supply Chain, RMD Buyer

About the Role The Associate Supply Chain, RMD Buyer executes day-to-day procurement and supply chain transactions to ensure uninterrupted material availability and accurate system execution. Working within a signal-based execution model, this role handles PO processing, SAP data maintenance, invoice support, and workflow management while adhering to established processes. This position supports Network Planners, Senior Associates, suppliers, and internal stakeholders through timely procurement transactions and data accuracy. What You'll Do

• 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; 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 (purchasing and material master data) in SAP; support updates to Purchasing Info Records (PIRs), lead times, and procurement parameters.
• Master Data & Workflow Administration: Support creation and maintenance of supplier and purchasing master data; monitor workflow completion and follow up on outstanding actions; maintain documentation supporting procurement and supply chain activities.
• Stakeholder Support: Collaborate with Senior Associates, Network Planners, Procurement, Finance, and Operations teams; provide status updates on purchase orders, invoices, and workflow activities; support execution of supply chain processes and continuous improvement initiatives; participate in team meetings and operational reviews.
• Accountability & Responsibilities: Execute procurement transactions accurately and on time; maintain SAP purchasing and master data accuracy. What We're Looking For
• Experience in procurement and supply chain processes with exposure to SAP and Ariba Network (AIN); ability to manage purchase orders, data maintenance, and supplier communications.
• Strong data accuracy, troubleshooting, and documentation skills; ability to monitor workflows and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management; ability to work in a collaborative, process-driven environment.