Ariba-Savvy Procurement Operations Analyst

Transamerica; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off 160 hours

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

Transamerica is seeking a Procurement Operations specialist to be the SAP Ariba subject matter expert, partnering with managers and suppliers on contract management, governance, audits, onboarding and training.

You will serve as the primary contact for Ariba inquiries, ensure proper integration of CLM workspaces, support policy documentation, and provide training while driving efficiency and data accuracy across procurement systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business field or equivalent experience.
• Three years of relevant experience with in‑depth knowledge of the SAP Ariba platform.
• Procurement experience including contract administration.
• Excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer focused.
• Technical aptitude to quickly navigate systems.
• 1+ years of relevant experience with CLM platforms (e.g., Sirion, Icertis).
• Self‑starter and a strong team‑oriented mindset, collaborating effectively with cross‑functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a contact for SAP Ariba inquiries from procurement leads, suppliers, and US-based & global business groups.
• Ensure creation of contract workspaces are properly integrated from CLM into SAP Ariba for accurate loading and maintenance of contracts in accordance with governance framework.
• Manage audit requests, policy attestation, and internal procurement policy and process documentation.
• Provide SAP Ariba training sessions to new users.
• Update and maintain Procurement SharePoint and related systems with document revisions and procedural changes as needed.
• Research and resolve invoicing questions/issues and partner with Accounts Payable to remediate unpaid invoices, contract variances, accounting errors, etc.
• Provide guidance on pricing terms, budget, expirations, and generate reports using SAP Ariba, CLM and Omniflow as needed.
• Research and resolve supplier issues and answer questions regarding SAP Ariba life cycle/CLM and performance (SLP), Accounts Payable, registrations, and invoicing mismatches.
• Provide transition support for exiting supplier relationships.
• Analyze procurement spend trends using data derived from various systems.
• Identify and implement process and workflow improvements to increase efficiency, compliance, and data accuracy.
• Serve as a flexible, cross‑functional partner, supporting procurement operations and systems needs as priorities evolve.

Skills

SAP Ariba knowledge

Contract administration

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent

Tools

SAP Ariba

CLM

Omniflow

Job description

Transamerica is seeking a Procurement Operations specialist to be the SAP Ariba subject matter expert, partnering with managers and suppliers on contract management, governance, audits, onboarding and training.

You will serve as the primary contact for Ariba inquiries, ensure proper integration of CLM workspaces, support policy documentation, and provide training while driving efficiency and data accuracy across procurement systems.