Specialist, Procurement - Hybrid

Solutions driven success.

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you're looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO. 

As the Specialist, Procurement, you will play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our fuel inventory management and ensuring invoices are processed in a timely manner. Your work will directly impact our operational efficiency and cost control.

Pay, benefits and more.

We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability, and more.

What you'll do on a typical day:

• Perform daily fuel inventory reconciliation
• Identify and investigate inventory variances, and take corrective actions
• Be the main point of contact for operations to help identify and resolve fuel inventory issues
• Complete and/or oversee the monthly fuel inventory reconciliation
• Maintain records in accordance with established policies and procedures and all audit guidelines; participate in the development of new or revised standards and recommend new standards when needed
• Verify the accuracy of invoices, cross-checking them against delivery receipts, purchase orders, and supplier agreements. Resolve discrepancies and ensure all charges are correct.
• Using analytical skills for problem solving to resolve any gaps in the AP process
• Enter urgent invoices into the Oracle accounting system
• Work in Oracle ERP System to resolve payment issues and holds
• Handling escalations from suppliers regarding status of payment
• Maintain effective communication with suppliers regarding their fuel invoices, addressing any inquiries, discrepancies, or payment-related issues in a professional and timely manner.
• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end closes for areas of functional responsibility
• Act as a liaison between field operations and our fuel suppliers

What you need to succeed at XPO:

At a minimum, you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
• 1 year of experience in inventory management/reconciliation, accounts payable, procurement, and customer service
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Proficiency in using inventory management software and tools
• Ability to investigate and analyze information to draw conclusions and solve problems

It'd be great if you also have:

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, accounts payable, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in inventory management/reconciliation, accounts payable, procurement, and customer service; preferably in the transportation industry
• Experience in the fuel industry, accounts payable, and/or procurement
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills with the ability to identify and resolve problems
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities and changing priorities
• Understanding of transportation operations and supply chain management
• Proven experiences in a fast-paced environment

Be part of something big.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. 
 

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.  
 

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