[Hiring] Category Specialist @Axelon Services Corporation

Role Description

Responsible for supporting Americas Procurement material and contract administration during our SAP and D365 transition. Ensures data accuracy, pricing alignment, and compliance through meticulous material code creation and the setup of ERP source lists for automated PO generation.

• Operate under the direct supervision of the Digital Procurement Project Manager, coordinating pre-approved working sessions with Category Managers and Operations Support Teams.
• Route all material code creations, system setups, and SAP source lists to the Digital Procurement Project Manager for final approval prior to system implementation.
• Maintain material referentials, normalize supplier data across our Americas ERPs, and actively build source lists in SAP to enable seamless auto PO creation.
• Ensure all new material creation, system setups, and source list alignments strictly follow our refined material naming conventions and Procurement "Blue Book" guidelines.
• Drive material code creation and system setup in SAP—including NLAG/indirect expense part numbers—while supporting our broader material management strategy during the D365 transition.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Data Standards, Finance, IT, and internal customer-facing teams to ensure proper valuation class setup, G/L account mapping, and accurate plant extensions across our digital procurement tools.
• Perform detailed system data entry and audit trail documentation to link materials directly to established contract agreements, supporting legal review processes and optimizing auto PO workflows.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with ability to collect and correlate information and data.
• Strong Google Sheets and/or Microsoft Excel skills and competencies are required.
• Understands underlying mechanisms of customer/supplier relationships.
• Ability to synthesize information quickly.
• Understands the need for documentation for audit trails.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented, self-motivated with ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of SAP material master structures, valuation classes, and G/L account mappings for indirect material setup.
• Basic understanding of other Procurement tools such as Oracle, D365, Coupa & Graphite.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, economics, finance, information technology or any business-related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of related strong knowledge of SAP material master structures and/or digital procurement experience; and/or finance, business analysis and economic modeling experience or equivalent.

Preferred Skills

• Bilingual is a plus but not mandatory: Spanish, Portuguese and/or French.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Data Standards, Corporate Finance, and IT.

Benefits

• Agile working conditions - Office | Work from Home Environment with ability to effectively communicate, train & perform remotely.
• Some travel may be required.