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 maintain data integrity, support audits, and deliver insights through reporting and analysis.

This position 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 module or process change
• 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
  • Specific experience with indirect procurement activities
• Experience with ERP systems, particularly prior experience with Ariba or similar procurement software
• Understanding of procurement processes: deep knowledge of P2P (Procure‑to‑Pay) processes, e‑catalog management, requisitioning, PO creation, and supplier enablement
• Compliance and audit knowledge: familiarity with compliance standards and audit processes related to procurement and sourcing
• Excellent communication skills: effective written and verbal communication to interact with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and cross‑functional teams
• Negotiation skills: ability to negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing with suppliers
• Attention to detail: high level of accuracy in data management and contract details
• Problem‑solving skills: 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.