Procurement Program Administrator

This job is located in Hemlock, Michigan.
At Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC), we transform people’s lives by energizing and connecting our world through silicon technology.
Since 1961, HSC has been a leading global provider of hyper-pure polysilicon, and is the only polysilicon manufacturer headquartered in the United States.
HSC plays an essential role in the semiconductor and solar industries, with the vision of becoming the preferred supplier of silicon-enabled technologies to the low-carbon, digital world.
Our polysilicon is used to make computer chips – the “brains” behind the electronic devices we rely on to make our lives easier, safer and more enjoyable.
HSC is just one of six major manufacturers in the world that makes polysilicon used to create semiconductor wafers.
In fact, nearly all electronic devices in the world contain HSC polysilicon.
We’re also moving the world toward a greener future by supplying the rapidly growing solar power industry.
HSC is committed to doing good for our local Michigan and global communities, relentlessly improving our operations to remove supply chain carbon emissions.
The low embodied greenhouse gas emissions in our polysilicon materials facilitates the production of ultra low-carbon solar panels.
These panels allow solar project developers and owners to lower the embodied carbon of their projects by up to 50 percent.
To achieve our goals, we draw on the talents of more than 1,350 employees and contractors.
Our employees thrive in a culture that values teamwork, excellence, responsibility and customer focus.
We recognize and value the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all of our people working together as One Team.
At HSC, you belong to a team that is transforming our world.
Summary The Procurement Program Administrator is a primarily self-directed individual contributor position with key responsibilities focused on the leadership of multiple procurement programs including the Wells Fargo WellsOne corporate credit card program, American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) program, our e-commerce buy channel program and the Legisway contract database program.
This individual should have advanced knowledge in these software programs, be able to exercise discretion and judgement in policy interpretations and possess excellent communication skills with the ability to deal with individuals across all functions of the company.
This role will also require full working knowledge of our policies, employee code of conduct and be able to make independent decisions on adherence to both the governing policies and our financial controls.
This role involves being able to multi-task between multiple inquiries or requests from leaders and program users while taking full ownership for ensuring compliance to related policies and procedures.
The role will also serve as the liaison with program service providers (such as Wells Fargo, American Express Global Business Travel, etc.
).
This role will also own the SAP Vendor Master database including responsibility for supplier adds and master data maintenance.
The vendor master data portion of this role handles the processing of all new vendor add requests, address and banking changes, payment term changes, etc.
, while following all appropriate financial compliance controls.
It requires excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to positively represent the company with our external suppliers.
This role will have ownership of ensure the accuracy of procurement monthly KPI reporting data, leadership for the completion of any customer audit inquires and develop functional expertise for ISO / IATF compliance including executing or participating in associated audits and/or required functional compliance reporting responsibilities.
This role is accountable for all aspects of department performance including Safety & Environment, Quality, Reliability, Production, and Productivity.
Essential Functions Self-directed leadership of multiple procurement programs including the Wells Fargo WellsOne corporate credit card program, American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) program, our e-commerce buy channel program and the Legisway contract database program.
Advanced knowledge in the associated software programs, be able to exercise discretion and judgement in policy interpretations and possess excellent communication skills with the ability to deal with individuals across all functions of the company.
Ownership of the SAP Vendor Master database including responsibility for supplier adds and master data maintenance.
This role will also require knowledge of our policies, employee code of conduct and be able to make independent decisions on adherence to both the governing policies and our financial controls.
Develop training, make continuous improvements changes and demonstrate program leadership.
Additional Duties / Responsibilities: Recognized as the leader and process expert for all Procurement buy-channel programs.
Collaborate cross-functionally with finance and others functions to meet mutual objectives.
Focus on continuous improvement through the development of more efficient methods for processing new card applications, performing monthly reconciliation reporting and has following-up with managers on non-compliance of reconciling of monthly statements.
Create and maintain accurate SharePoint content that serves the needs of the organization and work with the appropriate leadership to ensure policies are current and aligned with businesses expectations.
Coach and mentor fellow co-workers to help each other develop personally and professionally.
Skills SAP - Intermediate level of understanding of key SAP modules and a basic understanding of the linkages between modules.
Ability to pull data/reports related vendor master changes, etc.
Self-Motivation - Ability to set daily, weekly and monthly work goals for oneself and executes against them measuring results and adjusting as necessary.
Decision-Making - Ability to understand overall program goals and articulate those to business actions.
Utilizing this knowledge to communicate with program users and stakeholders.
Multi-Tasking - Ability to handle a fast-paced work environment with a often heavy workload where focus, attention to details and accuracy are critical.
The ability to manage and prioritize a large volume of incoming email daily is critical to success in this role.
Systems Agility - Skilled in using multiple software programs or systems.
Required Work Experience Minimum 1-2 years of relevant business experience.
(Procurement, Accounting / Finance, Customer Service or Supply Chain) Knowledge of business process or work standardization concepts a plus.
Environment / Working Conditions: Individual will primarily work in an office environment but may have to occasionally visit manufacturing areas, the shop environment, the stockroom (as well as shipping and receiving) and travel to suppliers.
Education Requirements: Bachelors degree required (Business, Supply Chain or STEM).
Familiarity working within SAP S4/HANA a plus Hiring Manager: Lynn Gruber HSC is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at: 989.
301.
5333 or email your request to G1HSC-HR@hscpoly.
com All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.