Job Description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, youll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.:Key Skills:Analytical Skills, Contract Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Cost optimization, Budget & Forecasting Invoice Processing, Payable Management, Inventory Management, Bidding Management, Quality Management, Purchase Order Management, Techno -Procurement, Catalogue Management, Catalogue and non -Catalogue Purchase, Guided buying, PR and PO process understanding .

• Execute vendor creations or modifications,

• Reporting activities to support planned procurement and business operation,

System expertise:

• Knowledge of SAP (S2P Module, contract Management, S4 Hana)
• MS Office (word, excel, power point)
• Docu-sign

Purchase Coordinator (PCO)Role summaryThe Purchase Coordinator will have accountability to purchase services and goods to support the Sun Lifes business across the enterprise.What you will do?

• Procure services and goods for Sun Life from trusted vendors
• Raise error-free Purchase Requisition in SAP Ariba per business requirement, vendor contract and Finance requirement.
• Maintain and manage Purchase Orders by collaborating with business.
• Troubleshoot invoice issues with business and Accounts Payable team to ensure invoices are paid on time.
• Provide constant, clear, and timely updates to internal customers.

What you need to succeed:

• University degree
• 2+ year experience working as Purchasing Assistant or Purchasing Coordinator
• Proficiency in procurement systems (e.g. SAP Ariba, Oracle, Coupa); knowledge in SAP Ariba is a plus
• Strong attention to details
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Positive and professional demeanor

Preferred skills:

• Knowledge of procurement processes
• Ability to act independently and support business partners through issue resolution process with suppliers.
• Excellent interpersonal and social skills
• Good MS Office skills

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of Experience with PR and PO process, vendor contracts and an understanding of third-party risk management, catalogue Management ,Guided buying etc.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and Word). Prior Salesforce experience preferred, but not required.

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Establishes good rapport with internal clients and external vendors to ensure good working relationships.

• Demonstrated analytical skills, including aptitude towards problem identification, resolution, and comprehension.
• Ability to manage work to fixed deadlines, and transparently and concisely report on work progress.

Job Category: Administrative ServicesPosting End Date: 13/02/2025

Sun Life Financial