Procurement Specialist II

 Requisition #: 16966 

Our Mission: Powering Innovation That Drives Human Advancement  

When visionary companies need to know how their world-changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between design and reality with Ansys simulation. For more than 50 years, Ansys software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries by using the predictive power of simulation. From sustainable transportation to advanced semiconductors, from satellite systems to life-saving medical devices, the next great leaps in human advancement will be powered by Ansys. 

Innovate With Ansys, Power Your Career.  

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  Summary / Role Purpose  

  The primary function of the Procurement Specialist II is to review and process purchase requisitions in accordance with stated Ansys policies and procedures and to produce an accurate purchase order in Oracle.  The Procurement Specialist II may also be involved in the vendor bidding process, including but not limited to researching goods or services to be purchased, potential vendors, price negotiation, contract review, etc.  The incumbent must work in conjunction with other team members to resolve issues and answer questions that may arise in the normal course of business.    

   

  Key Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Responsibilities in reviewing / processing purchase requisitions include but are not limited to: 

  • Ensure the general ledger account number(s) is accurate 

  • Ensure expense or prepaid treatment is accurate and within prescribed levels 

  • Ensure the proper Taxware categories are properly identified to reflect the correct sales/use tax   

  • Ensure approvals and accompanying support documentation are in accordance with the Signature Authority and Procurement polices 

  • Any exceptions to Ansys and/or Procurement policies are discussed with management 

  • Prudent business judgment is used in determining the appropriateness in the vendor selection, pricing and decision to make the expenditure 

  • Creation of purchase orders in Oracle  

  • Place orders with vendors for approved purchases and confirm the order to the appropriate Ansys personnel 

  • Respond to internal client inquiries and develop professional internal client relationships 

  • Respond to vendor inquiries and develop professional vendor relationships 

  • Maintain a solid understanding of SOX, ISO and Ansys Quality Procurement procedures to ensure compliance for audits; Assist in the maintenance of these standards 

  • Provide P-Card documentation and receipts to expedite AP processing 

  • Create vendors in Oracle based on appropriate supporting documentation (W-8BEN, W-9, etc.) 

  • Manage low to medium complexity projects and negotiate associated vendor agreements 

  • Research and analyze internal and external category-related data to identify trends, performance, threats, opportunities, etc. 

  • Use data sources to develop and run regular and ad hoc reports to demonstrate metrics and KPIs 

  • Identify cost reduction opportunities through analysis of metrics, spend data and proposed budget 

  • Perform daily responsibilities with minimal supervision 

  • Provide training and guidance to team members as necessary 

  • Perform additional responsibilities as necessary 

   

  Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience 

  • A minimum of 2 – 5 years of Procurement experience 

  • Bachelor Degree, preferably in Supply Chain Management/Procurement or Business or equivalent experience 

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and Word 

  • Ability to process information efficiently and produce a high-quality work product quickly in a fast-paced environment 

  • Energetic with strong analytical skills in understanding business situations as they are presented 

  • Must have strong organization skills and attention to detail  

  • Ability to maintain a positive and professional demeanor with internal customers, external vendors, peers and management 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills  

  • Demonstrated ability to solve administrative and procedural problems and successfully handle multiple tasks 

  • Proven specific commodity experience and ability to negotiate related contracts 

  • Ability to work well both independently and in teams 

   Preferred Qualifications and Skills 

  • Knowledge of Oracle a plus 

At Ansys, we know that changing the world takes vision, skill, and each other. We fuel new ideas, build relationships, and help each other realize our greatest potential. We are ONE Ansys. We operate on three key components: our commitments to stakeholders, our values that guide how we work together, and our actions to deliver results. As ONE Ansys, we are powering innovation that drives human advancement

Our Commitments:

• Amaze with innovative products and solutions
• Make our customers incredibly successful
• Act with integrity
• Ensure employees thrive and shareholders prosper

Our Values:

• Adaptability: Be open, welcome what’s next
• Courage: Be courageous, move forward passionately
• Generosity: Be generous, share, listen, serve
• Authenticity: Be you, make us stronger

Our Actions:

• We commit to audacious goals
• We work seamlessly as a team
• We demonstrate mastery
• We deliver outstanding results

VALUES IN ACTION

Ansys is committed to powering the people who power human advancement. We believe in creating and nurturing a workplace that supports and welcomes people of all backgrounds; encouraging them to bring their talents and experience to a workplace where they are valued and can thrive.  

Our culture is grounded in our four core values of adaptability, courage, generosity, and authenticity. Through our behaviors and actions, these values foster higher team performance and greater innovation for our customers.  

We’re proud to offer programs, available to all employees, to further impact innovation and business outcomes, such as employee networks and learning communities that inform solutions for our globally minded customer base. 

WELCOME WHAT’S NEXT IN YOUR CAREER AT ANSYS

At Ansys, you will find yourself among the sharpest minds and most visionary leaders across the globe. Collectively, we strive to change the world with innovative technology and transformational solutions. With a prestigious reputation in working with well-known, world-class companies, standards at Ansys are high — met by those willing to rise to the occasion and meet those challenges head on. Our team is passionate about pushing the limits of world-class simulation technology, empowering our customers to turn their design concepts into successful, innovative products faster and at a lower cost. Ready to feel inspired? Check out some of our recent customer stories, here and here.

At Ansys, it’s about the learning, the discovery, and the collaboration. It’s about the “what’s next” as much as the “mission accomplished.” And it’s about the melding of disciplined intellect with strategic direction and results that have, can, and do impact real people in real ways. All this is forged within a working environment built on respect, autonomy, and ethics.
 

CREATING A PLACE WE’RE PROUD TO BE 
Ansys is an S&P 500 company and a member of the NASDAQ-100. We are proud to have been recognized for the following more recent awards, although our list goes on: Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplace globally and in the U.S., Gold Stevie Award Winner, America’s Most Responsible Companies, Fast Company World Changing Ideas, Great Place to Work Certified (China, Greece, France, India, Japan, Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, and U.K.).

 
For more information, please visit us at www.ansys.com
 

Ansys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
 
Ansys does not accept unsolicited referrals for vacancies, and any unsolicited referral will become the property of Ansys. Upon hire, no fee will be owed to the agency, person, or entity.