Operational Procurement Specialist

What's the role?

As a member of the Indirect Procurement team this position supports business units by issuing purchase orders, reviewing contracts, providing contract management and guidance to team members for approved suppliers. This role works closely with Supply Managers to ensure savings objectives and KPIs are achieved and will support with operational issues regarding supplier quality, delivery, or service.

Who is Hilti?

Hilti is where innovation is improving productivity, safety and sustainability in the global construction industry, and beyond. Where strong customer relationships are creating solutions that build a better future. Where there is pride and a sense of belonging across our 120 locations, carrying right into our lives and homes. Where people are exploring possibilities, leveraging their potential, owning their personal development and growing lasting careers.

What does the role involve?

• Assist Supply Manager in material group management.
• Responsible for contract management via Ariba platform. Ensure all contracts are maintained in the system and provide Supply Managers monthly updates on expiring agreements.
• Administer purchase orders for the organization including MRBR and GRIR
• Set up new suppliers in SAP and update existing suppliers as changes arise.
• Responsible for routing documents for approval as needed via DocuSign.
• Work with accounts payable team, fixed assets and General Ledger teams with reporting and projects, as needed.
• Support organization on negotiating and administering small contracts.
• Level 1 support for Indirect Procurement email inboxes.
• Adhere to and apply spend authority guidelines as published in the company signature guidelines.
• Provide purchasing services and information for other departments as required; manage internal intranet postings of approved suppliers and purchasing tools.
• Develop strong relationships with internal business partners and suppliers.
• Make payments with purchasing card and manage team purchasing card expense report.
• Additional duties, as assigned.

Hilti North America has ranked on Selling Power's list of Best Companies to Sell For for over 18 years, most recently ranking in 6th place in 2023.

What do we offer?

In addition to a competitive base salary and bonus potential, we offer a robust benefits package including a generous paid time off policy that includes vacation, personal days, health & wellness, and 2 days per year to give back in your local community, paid family leave, educational reimbursement and student loan assistance, 401(k) matching, medical/dental/vision coverage, and a variety of other benefits to fit the needs of our employees.

What you need is:

• High School Diploma, or equivalent experience, required.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or business-related field, preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks and activities, required.
• Professional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills, required.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Skilled with MS Office Suite; Strong Excel (Analysis) and PowerPoint knowledge, preferred.
• Experience analyzing and negotiating terms and conditions for subcontracts and non-disclosure agreements, preferred.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal direction with a proactive approach to internal. 

Why should you apply?

We will give you the tools you need to succeed through hands-on integration training and will support your continued professional development through ongoing training and mentoring, targeted leadership programs, and opportunities for international assignments in any of the 120+ countries in which we operate.

Hilti, Inc is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.