Buyer II, Indirect Purchasing

Overview

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and customer‑focused Buyer II to support our indirect procurement operations. In this role, you will serve as the primary point of contact for internal Ariba users, ensuring a seamless purchasing experience while driving compliance with company policies and supplier strategies. You will play a key role in maintaining data integrity, supporting audits, and delivering insights through reporting and analysis.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys problem‑solving, collaborating with cross‑functional stakeholders, and continuously improving systems, processes, and supplier performance.
This role is hybrid (3 days per week in office) and based in our Niles, IL location.

• Act as the primary contact for internal Ariba users
• Provide training sessions, quick reference guides, and FAQs for requestors and approvers
• Answer “how do I” questions and help users navigate features or process changes
• Ensure purchasing events follow company policies
• Enforce use of preferred suppliers and contracted items
• Support audit by providing Ariba reports, event histories, and records
• Set up and maintain clean vendor master data in SAP and Ariba
• Run regular reports on spend, savings, compliance, cycle time and system usage
• Participate in testing when there are upgrades, new modules or process changes
• Monitor supplier performance via Ariba data
• Work with suppliers to resolve issues and improve service levels
• Troubleshoot blocked invoices, PO discrepancies, receipt issues and order failures

• Minimum of 2‑3 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, with specific experience in indirect procurement activities
• Experience with ERP systems, particularly Ariba or similar procurement software
• Deep knowledge of P2P (Procure‑to‑Pay) processes, e‑catalog management, requisitioning, PO creation, and supplier enablement
• Familiarity with compliance standards and audit processes related to procurement and sourcing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and cross‑functional teams
• Negotiation skills, including ability to negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing with suppliers
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy in data management and contract details
• Problem‑solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot system issues and workflow disruptions promptly

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Shure will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

All positions also include an award‑winning benefits package.