Buyer

Position Overview

The Buyer – Shared Services & Process Analytics plays a pivotal role in driving both procurement execution and process optimization across Tarkett’s shared services organization. This position supports internal clients including Sales, General & Administrative departments, and key distribution centers by managing the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) lifecycle, ensuring operational excellence, and leveraging data analytics to enable smarter, faster decisions.

In addition to traditional procurement duties, this role is responsible for analyzing process performance, supporting Investment Approval Form (IAF) workflows and documentation, and identifying opportunities for process enhancement and workflow reduction. The Buyer serves as a bridge between operations, finance, and analytics — combining purchasing expertise with data-driven problem-solving to enhance efficiency, compliance, and business value.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & P2P Operations

Manage the full Procure-to-Pay (P2P) lifecycle, including SRM requisitions, PO creation, supplier confirmations, and invoice reconciliation through PDAP ReadSoft.

Serve as the first-level SRM approver, ensuring purchasing requests meet accuracy, completion, and compliance standards.

Act as liaison between internal clients and suppliers to address pricing, delivery, and performance issues.

Review and route purchase requests for vendors without existing contracts to appropriate contracted suppliers, or collaborate with the Category Manager to identify compliant, cost-effective alternatives.

Manage, document, and track workflows to ensure timely resolution. Proactively identify and implement opportunities to reduce or eliminate workflows through root cause analysis (RCA) and process improvements.

Record vendor confirmations within purchase orders (POs) as they are received and maintain comprehensive tracking records.

Manage Annual POs and aged POs, ensuring timely updates, closures, and communication with requisitioners and suppliers.

Invoice, Investment, and Contract Management

Lead resolution of invoice exceptions and discrepancies using PDAP ReadSoft and structured problem-solving.

Support the Investment Approval Form (IAF) process and documentation by coordinating with Finance and Project Owners, ensuring timely approvals, budget alignment, and compliant tracking.

Conduct monthly reviews of open and aged POs, reconciling outstanding commitments and optimizing cash flow visibility.

Maintain comprehensive records of blanket and capital investment POs, ensuring alignment with contract terms and renewal timelines.

Partner with Finance and Procurement to ensure investment orders and associated expenses are accurately captured, approved, and reported.

Process Analysis & Continuous Improvement

Analyze process performance to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.

Design and monitor KPI dashboards tracking process efficiency and compliance with SLAs.

Implement corrective and preventive measures through structured root cause analysis (RCA).

Lead continuous improvement initiatives targeting cycle time reduction and error prevention.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Procurement, Finance, and Operations to align analytics with organizational KPIs.

Support category teams on RFPs, RFIs, and supplier rationalization initiatives through data analysis.

Collaborate with Shared Services to translate performance data into process enhancement strategies.

Maintain proactive communication through structured dashboards and presentations.

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, or related field.

3+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, accounts payable, or related P2P operations within a shared services or corporate environment.

Strong analytical mindset with Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.

Working knowledge of SAP, SRM, and ReadSoft PDAP.

Excellent communication skills with ability to convey data-driven insights to diverse stakeholders.

Experience with investment or capital order processing (IAF) workflows and documentation.

Advanced Excel (pivot tables, Power Query, macros).

Familiarity with process mapping, automation, and digital workflow tools.

Knowledge of procurement compliance, spend analytics, and process optimization projects.

What We Offer

• A commitment that Safety is #1

• Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!

• Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.

Responsible Manufacturing – Protecting Our Planet for the Future

• We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.

• We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.

• We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.

Who we are:

With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12,000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turf, and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe.

Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle® principles, fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design® approach. 

Tarkett is listed on Euronext (Compartment B, ISIN FR0004188670, ticker: TKTT). www.tarkett-group.com

Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.