Purchasing Analyst
Houston, Texas, United States
Sector: Supply Chain/Purchasing/Procurement
Posted: 3/16/2023
Ref: BH-227559
Consultant: Kaitlyn Palividas
The GR/IR (Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt) Resolution Associate will be part of the Supply
Chain Global Services Team. The GR/RI Resolution Analyst’s primary responsibility is to
monitor the GR/IR open balance account to ensure invoices submitted for payment match the
goods/services that have been received. This includes investigating and resolving GR/IR
imbalances through collaboration with those involved in the requisitioning, purchasing,
receiving, invoicing and payment process.
Key Responsibilities
• Generate GR/IR Open Balance and Blocked Invoice reports in SAP.
• Review aging GR/IR imbalances and blocked invoices for each Purchase Order line item.
• Utilize analytical skills, system tools and business knowledge to research and identify the root
cause for GR/IR line item imbalances, determine appropriate corrective action plan, initiate
resolution and monitor to ensure closure.
• Collaborate, effectively communicate, and establish credibility with internal (Buyers,
Requisitioners, Goods Receivers, Invoice Processors, Finance) and external (Suppliers) business
partners.
• Comply with Internal Control Standards, Account Reconciliation policies and industry
regulations.
• Work in a team-oriented environment while maintaining an individual workload.
• Take ownership of actions and follow through on commitments by courageously dealing with
and developing solutions for complex problems.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities to drive process efficiencies and lead change.
Required Skills / Experience
• 2+ years SAP experience
• 2+ years experience in Accounts Payable, Finance, Purchasing, Supply Chain or related field.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and time-management skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Self-Starter with an aptitude to learn quickly and become self-sufficient.
Preferred
• GR/IR resolution and account reconciliation experience.
• Experience with 3-way matching of invoices to Purchase Orders.
• Proficiency in the Procure-to-Pay process.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, Automotive and Chemicals sectors worldwide.With more than 100 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Chain Global Services Team. The GR/RI Resolution Analyst’s primary responsibility is to
monitor the GR/IR open balance account to ensure invoices submitted for payment match the
goods/services that have been received. This includes investigating and resolving GR/IR
imbalances through collaboration with those involved in the requisitioning, purchasing,
receiving, invoicing and payment process.
Key Responsibilities
• Generate GR/IR Open Balance and Blocked Invoice reports in SAP.
• Review aging GR/IR imbalances and blocked invoices for each Purchase Order line item.
• Utilize analytical skills, system tools and business knowledge to research and identify the root
cause for GR/IR line item imbalances, determine appropriate corrective action plan, initiate
resolution and monitor to ensure closure.
• Collaborate, effectively communicate, and establish credibility with internal (Buyers,
Requisitioners, Goods Receivers, Invoice Processors, Finance) and external (Suppliers) business
partners.
• Comply with Internal Control Standards, Account Reconciliation policies and industry
regulations.
• Work in a team-oriented environment while maintaining an individual workload.
• Take ownership of actions and follow through on commitments by courageously dealing with
and developing solutions for complex problems.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities to drive process efficiencies and lead change.
Required Skills / Experience
• 2+ years SAP experience
• 2+ years experience in Accounts Payable, Finance, Purchasing, Supply Chain or related field.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and time-management skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Self-Starter with an aptitude to learn quickly and become self-sufficient.
Preferred
• GR/IR resolution and account reconciliation experience.
• Experience with 3-way matching of invoices to Purchase Orders.
• Proficiency in the Procure-to-Pay process.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, Automotive and Chemicals sectors worldwide.With more than 100 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
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