PO Administrator

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Purchase Orders (PO) Administrator 

Responsibilities & Main Tasks

The PO administrator supports SBM and the Business Services department to meet their strategic objectives in line with SBM’s values.

As PO administrator, you hold a critical position within the Purchase-to-Pay process: your responsibility is to (i) formalize the contractual relationship between SBM and its vendors through adequate Purchase Order, (ii) ensure that said purchase order is duly approved as per SBM’s Financial Authority Matrix, (iii) make sure that the Purchase Order is timely released to the vendors, before the scope of work is executed by the vendor. To achieve this goal, you build a strong business relationship with SBM’s NPR purchasing department and any other stakeholders who require the issuance of a PO. From them, you collect the indirect purchases needs, verify the completeness of the information, expedite purchase requisitions within the established procedures. You demonstrate the ability to independently and efficiently organize, plan and complete the assigned activities with accuracy and timely delivery.

Moreover, you have a key role to play during the Vendor Qualification process where you are responsible to support the NPR buyers and coordinate all the administrative verifications to be done by SBM before entering a business relationship with its vendors.

You apply and ensure full compliance with applicable (external and internal) standards and work procedures in support of the respective population and with a high degree of customer service and confidentiality.

As PO administrator, you report to the BAS administrative tower lead and are responsible for the following:

• Timely and accurate processing of Indirect Purchase requisition for 3rd party suppliers,

• Timely and accurate processing of Indirect Purchase requisition to be issued for internal purposes only,

• Interfaces with various internal customers and business partners to resolve any queries

• Deals with queries in an efficient and timely manner

• Performs regular reporting activities

• Follows established service quality standards and meets established processing times and follow-up actions in accordance with departmental standards

• Stays abreast of new processes and initiatives within the company

• May perform other related/ad hoc tasks/report requests as required and/or assigned

• SBM is going through the implementation of an ERP (IFS) which undoubtably changes SBM’s Purchase-To-Pay process. As such, you are requested to proactively embrace and accompany the change

Job requirements

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a shared services environment

• Fluent English (additional language is a plus)

• Solid understanding of computer basics (Windows, Excel, Word, Email, and Internet)

• Excellent interpersonal skills, friendly and outgoing personality who enjoys assisting others.

• Demonstrates great communication skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ‘can do’ attitude

• Ability to exhibit patience and empathy and diffuse customer dissatisfaction.

• Demonstrates attention to detail and quality, and sense of urgency for quick resolution

• Ability to work through and adapt to change

• Ability to work both independently and within a team & demonstrate resourcefulness

DISCLAIMER: 6-month contract position.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SBM Offshore N.V. is a listed holding company that is headquartered in Amsterdam. It holds direct and indirect interests in other companies that collectively with SBM Offshore N.V. form the SBM Offshore Group (“the Company”). For further information, please visit our website at www.sbmoffshore.com. The companies in which SBM Offshore N.V., directly and indirectly, owns investments are separate entities.

SBM Offshore is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. SBM Offshore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.