Senior Purchasing Associate - AFF

DTE is one of the nation’s largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies have fueled our customer’s homes and Michigan’s progress for more than a century. And as Michigan’s largest source of renewable energy, we’re creating a cleaner, healthier environment to power our future. We’re also serving communities beyond Michigan, where our affiliated businesses offer renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services to industries in 19 states. But we’re more than a leading energy company... and working at DTE is more than just a job. At DTE, we take great care of each other and our customers, and we use our energy to be a force for growth and prosperity in our communities. When you join us, you’ll be part of a team that welcomes, recognizes, and celebrates differences, and values everyone’s health, safety, and wellbeing. Are you ready to make that kind of difference? Bring your energy to DTE. Together, we can achieve great things.Job SummaryLocation : River Rouge, MIThis position is responsible for performing complex purchasing and administrative staff-related duties. Work involves processing full range of Purchase to Pay activities, requiring significant independent judgment, initiative, and discretion within company policies. An employee in this classification works with minimal supervision and provides guidance to other team members. Performance is evaluated based on the achievement of desired results and adherence to established policies and procedures.Key AccountabilitiesActs as primary contact / liaison for internal / external inquiries, issues, and concerns regarding projects, policies, procedures, forms, and confidential information; screens and prioritizes mail and telephone calls, and follows through as neededResponsible for carrying out all duties listed below in an accurate, cost efficient and timely manner with the business units’ needs in mindCreate shopping cartsCreate purchase ordersReceive goods / servicesReview and manage parked invoice listReview and manage GR / IR reportInvestigate, solve, and follow up with vendors regarding their inquiries on payment statusProcess received invoicesIssue vendor maintenance formsAssist with Development projectsAssist Business Units to develop Request for Proposals (RFP’s)Mentor new employeesLead and provide support to team membersLead Continuous Improvement effortsPerforms all other related duties as assignedMinimum Education & Experience RequirementsA high school diploma or equivalentAt least five years of relevant professional experienceOther QualificationsPreferred : A bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college of universityAdvanced knowledge of SAP, SRMKnowledge of corporate policies including expense reporting, travel, and cellular phoneDemonstrated proficiency in business correspondence, spelling, grammar, and basic accountingIntermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and intranet / internet research and departmental database management. SAP and SharePoint experience preferredOther Requirements : Ability to efficiently handle competing priorities and tasks, remain organized and meet deadlinesAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, coworkers, management, and the general publicPossess excellent written and verbal communication skills coupled with a welcoming, cooperative, and supportive demeanor consistent with DTE Service KeysAbility to function within a matrix organization in which functional and business leaders have equal authority within the organization and employees report to both a functional leader and a business leaderAbility to develop and maintain productive relationships with both a functional and business leader, who collaborate on employee issues and decisions (including performance management, compensation, and development)Physical Demands & Working ConditionsThe physical demands characterized here epitomize those that must be met by an employee to properly perform the integral functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In order to properly perform the integral functions of this job, the employee is required to : Occasionally stand or walk and stoop or kneel.Frequently sit.Talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use wrists, hands and / or fingers in a repetitive motion; and reach with hands and arms extensively.Occasionally lift objects of up to 10 pounds in weight.Use computers with exposure to video display terminals; and some repetitive motion associated with data entry, the use of a computer mouse, and while using other office equipment.Possess the following vision requirements : close, color, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.​​​​​​​ Perform job duties primarily in a work from home capacity and periodically from a climate-controlled office environment, with a moderate noise level. However, on an occasional basis the employee may be required to travel to project sites where noise levels and environmental conditions may vary.Additional InformationIncumbents may engage in all or some combination of the activities and accountabilities, and utilize a variety of the competencies cited in this description depending upon the organization and role to which they are assigned. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents in this job. It is not intended as an all-inclusive list of accountabilities or responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit the rights of supervisors or management representatives to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.PRIVACY NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA JOB APPLICANTSAt DTE Energy, we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and a sense of belonging. We seek individuals with a heart for service, a passion to help our communities prosper, and ideas to help shape the future of energy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, citizenship, height, weight, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.