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Finance Indirect Procurement Co-Op

Company: The Sherwin-Williams Company
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: April 16, 2024

Job Description:

This is a year round position and would be required to work a minimum of 20 hours per week
SUMMARY
As the Finance Co-op for the SBS (Sherwin Business Services) Indirect Procurement team, the employee will be responsible for supporting various HQ and purchasing personnel with various month end responsibilities, purchasing requests and cost savings initiatives. They will assist their supervisor and purchasing teams in daily accounting tasks. Additional duties include preparing weekly & monthly reports and other ad hoc projects as needed. This opportunity will offer exposure to the SBS Indirect Procurement group and provide experience in various transactional and analysis related accounting responsibilities.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

1. Development and continuous improvement of Sherwin-Williams for all indirect sourcing vendors and spend.


2. Support the enforcement of applicable Policies, processes, and procedures across the full indirect category.


3. Assist with business relevant reporting, goal setting, and compliance reporting for the full indirect category.


4. Assist data dives & data management for the procurement team including the transactional buyers.


5. Assist with allocation of rebate checks.


6. Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement to provide better support for our customers, assist with CI projects, reduce costs and maximize the efficient use of resources. Work frequently with key business personnel across all divisions, domestically and globally. Use transactional lean or other continuous improvement tools consistently. Exhibit personal ownership and accountability for continuous improvement.


7. General Responsibilities & Tasks: Understand how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully. Identify critical issues with ease. Push creative thinking beyond the boundaries of existing company practices and client mindsets. Generate enthusiasm among team members. Acknowledge and appreciate each team member's contributions. Seek and participate in development opportunities beyond training required by us. Research or prototype new processes, tools and/or technologies. Assist with other enhancements or projects as needed to contribute to team efficiency and effectiveness.


8. Support work with Indirect vendors to assist in the review of data to support sourcing events.


What is the Process to get Started?


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Step 2 - Digital Interview





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Step 3 - Panel Interview


Your video interview is reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team and our top candidates are invited to meet with out team in a virtual Microsoft teams panel interview.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
Required:


  • Attending college at the junior, senior or graduate level to attain degree in Accounting, Finance, or business related field


    TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
    Required:



    • Proven ability to analyze and present findings in a clear and cohesive manner




      • Ability to identify and research legal implications of a contract obligations




        • Capable of navigating through ambiguous situations and provide business guidance on 3rd party agreements




          • Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders across the enterprise and support reporting on contract compliance and obligations to our 3rd parties




            • Ability to develop processes and/or to identify continuous improvements to help better coordinate activities and drive business value across buy and sell side organizations (e.g., capture price increases, rebates, discounts, etc)




              • Exceptional relationship builder and stakeholder manager, ability to grow personal networks




                • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite products, including but not limited to, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel



                  Preferred:





                  • Positive, proactive, can-do attitude




                    • Autonomy, entrepreneurial self-starter who can work with minimal supervision




                      • Confident and able to push back when appropriate, escalate when needed




                        • Inspires trust and confidence




                          • Results-oriented and responsible


Keywords: The Sherwin-Williams Company, Cleveland , Finance Indirect Procurement Co-Op, Accounting, Auditing , Cleveland, Ohio

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