This position functions as the primary liaison between the PTP team's internal customers and the firm's vendors for the purchase of goods and services.
Main responsibilities
Review, prepare and process purchase orders (POs) in accordance with negotiated terms and conditions.
Manage and resolve PO issues with vendors, such as delivery delays, status of receipt of goods and price discrepancies.
Work with internal customers and vendors to process order return or replacement when required.
Communicate status of POs and issue resolution to internal customers as needed.
Review and resolve issues with vendor invoices in partnership with Accounts Payable teams.
Assisting with reporting, analysis, and project initiatives of the PTP team.
Assist with establishing and maintaining product catalogues in the PTP system.
Assist with maintaining the accuracy of the PTP system including vendor records, customer profiles and internal cost allocation records.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Technical skills, qualifications and experience
Minimum of 1-3 years experience in a procurement related role.
Experience of working within a professional services environment.
Excellent MS Office skills, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.
Understanding of SAP environment.
Ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of the procurement life cycle
Strong oral and written communication skills, maintaining a professional presence.
Ability to coordinate various tasks simultaneously.
Strong interpersonal skills necessary.
Proven ability to perform independently.
Show initiative; demonstrate ability to be innovative in problem solving.
Ability to organize workload and meet all schedules and deadlines.
Deal tactfully in interfacing with all personnel levels.
About us
Baker McKenzie empowers clients to compete in the global economy. We provide comprehensive and practical legal advice that cuts through complexity with clear, actionable guidance. Our people represent diverse cultures and jurisdictions, combining local know-how with international expertise to ensure your business thrives across borders.
Additional Information
Baker McKenzie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all. Our unique international culture is reflected in the drawing together of a worldwide family of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in all of our offices. We encourage the best people - regardless of race, religion or belief if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age - to fulfill their professional aspirations with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Chicago, IL
Skills
Accounts Payableunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Bakeryunmatched
Billingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cost Allocationunmatched
Customer/Client Researchunmatched
Diversityunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Legalunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Order Processingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Peer-to-Peer Architectureunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Procure to Pay/Purchase to Pay (P2P)unmatched
Professional Servicesunmatched
Purchase Ordersunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Returns Processingunmatched
SAPunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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