Procurement Specialist

LiquidPower Specialty Products Inc. (LSPI) is the global leader in the science of drag reduction. In 2014 LSPI was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway, having previously been a wholly owned subsidiary of Phillips 66. LSPI provides flow improver solutions, delivering strategic value to its customers by maximizing the flow potential of pipelines while increasing their operational flexibility, capacity and economic performance. LSPI works with companies in more than 35 countries to solve pipeline flow needs, treating more than 12 million barrels of hydrocarbon liquids a day and providing customers with a total package solution that includes flow improver products and the right injection equipment. LSPI leading brands are LiquidPower™, ExtremePower® and RefinedPower™.

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Summary:

The Procurement Specialist supports day‑to‑day procure‑to‑pay activities by creating and maintaining purchase orders in SAP, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, and coordinating with stakeholders, suppliers, and Accounts Payable. Ensures invoice accuracy, resolves pricing and quantity discrepancies, and maintains proper documentation to support metrics, retention policies, and timely month‑end processing. Assists with vendor setup, provides guidance on requisitioning and goods‑receipt processes, and fosters strong supplier relationships. Other duties as required.

Responsibilities:

- Perform daily procurement activities, including creating and modifying purchase orders in SAP while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders

- Determine appropriate tax status for purchasing activities by consulting with the LSPI Tax department

- Obtain required documentation for new vendor setups in SAP in support of Vendor Master processes

- Align purchasing activities with and consistently meet the requirements of procurement policies, objectives, and best practices by collaborating with stakeholders and Accounts Payable

- Maintain invoice accuracy by validating service rates, confirming goods receipt, ensuring PO numbers are applied, and routing invoices and credits to Accounts Payable

- Resolve pricing and quantity issues by troubleshooting discrepancies, obtaining needed documentation to clear open items, and investigating blocked invoices to support timely and accurate payment processing

- Enter data from purchasing documents to support procurement metrics and KPIs

- Perform with data clean-up to comply with document retention policy

- Provide month-end close support to the Controller by ensuring invoices are posted to the correct period

- Develop and maintain positive relationships with suppliers

- Provide training and guidance for requisitioning and goods receipt processes across all departments and locations

- Other duties as required

Skills & Competencies:

- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

- Effective communication and collaboration skills

- Proficient in SAP procurement functions and Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint

- Solid analytical and problem-solving ability

- Strong organizational and prioritization skills

- Ability to function in a team and environment

Education & Experience:

- High school diploma or equivalent

- 3+ years of data entry or administrative experience

Preferred Education & Experience:

- Coursework or training in procurement, accounting, or business

- SAP experience in purchasing, vendor master date, or invoice processing

- Experience resolving pricing/quantity discrepancies and collaborating with cross-functional teams

Physical Requirements:

- Ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for extended periods

- Ability to operate a computer, keyboard, telephone, and other standard office equipment

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