Job Summary:
The Cost Management Specialist is responsible for providing end to end operational and administrative support across maintenance, operations, and supplier execution activities. This role ensures accurate transaction processing, issue resolution, supplier engagement, and continuous improvement of workflows to support safe, efficient, and compliant business operations.
The position works closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and regional teams to manage exceptions, correct data errors, support training initiatives, and drive process standardization.
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Key Responsibilities:
Operational Support & Execution
• Conduct daily transaction processing, including requisitions, purchase orders, credits, and exception handling
• Review and correct badge scan issues and supplier support errors
• Resolve worker profile and supplier QS (Quality Survey) and LA (Labor Allocation) errors
• Manage CATS errors, QS/LA rejections, and missing PMOs (Plant Maintenance Orders) or third party uploads
Issue Resolution & Escalation
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve processing issues and system errors
• Escalate approvals, missing PMOs, PO updates, and data discrepancies as required
• Support efficient work processes by identifying bottlenecks and recurring issues
• Submit and track IT / OT support tickets through resolution
Supplier & Stakeholder Support
• Serve as a primary support contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Provide supplier training, retraining, and ongoing guidance to suppliers for invoicing
• Support supplier transitions and compliance requirements
• Maintain effective end user communications with suppliers
Governance & Compliance
• Ensure adherence to established workflows, policies, and controls for processing invoices
• Support requisitioning standards and procurement compliance for Purchase Order Creation and Management
• Partner with Center of Excellence (SMEs) and regional teams to align best practices
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Required Qualifications:
• High School Diploma Required
• Minimum 5 years of experience (Experience in cost management & Invoicing for operations support, procurement, supply chain, or shared services environments)
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency with enterprise systems (SAP, AES, Dashboards)
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
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Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience supporting supplier onboarding or managed service programs
• Knowledge of procurement, requisitioning, or PO lifecycle processes
• Familiarity with continuous improvement or operational excellence concepts
Why work with us? We are a woman-owned company that values your ideas, encourages your growth, and always has your back. When you work with us you’ll have training opportunities, flexible/remote work options, growth opportunities, 401K and competitive pay. Apply today! We are an EOE, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. https://www.optechus.com/eeo_self_identification/