Procurement Analyst

Mindlance; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 41,328 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm in Charlotte is seeking a Supplier Onboarding / Procurement Operations Analyst. This contract role emphasizes supplier setup, process troubleshooting, and collaboration across multiple teams to enhance procurement efficiency. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work independently and manage complex supplier interactions. This position involves substantial engagement with the Ariba platform and supporting documentation procedures.

Qualifications

• Responsible for supplier setup and monitoring Ariba backlog.
• Troubleshoot escalations from internal and external customers.
• Analyze risks and document procedures for enhanced performance.

Responsibilities

• Complete unique supplier requests tied to projects.
• Assist with Ariba system clean-up and supplier onboarding.
• Work closely with suppliers and various roles in SCM.

Skills

Supplier setup and maintenance

Ariba Buying & Invoicing

Process troubleshooting

Risk analysis

Independent work

Job description

This range is provided by Mindlance. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$30.00/hr - $32.00/hr

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Job details

Job Title: Supplier Onboarding / Procurement Operations Analyst

Job location: Charlotte, NC

Duration: 12 months with potential to extend

Supplier Enablement Operations create and maintain a centralized supplier onboarding and enablement process, and continually improve Supply Chain practices, reducing risk to ensure that sourced goods and services can be procured and paid in the most efficient and compliant way.

Job Description:

1. Responsible for unique supplier setup and maintenance requests tied to projects (Early Pay Discount, Virtual Card) and monitoring Ariba Buying & Invoicing supplier mismatch reports to identify, research, and resolve discrepancies between Ariba and PeopleSoft migration.
2. Answer questions on process to peers and managers as well as internal and external customers and troubleshoot escalated and complex questions coming from internal business groups and external suppliers.
3. Prioritize and complete escalations independently, report system defects, complete requirements for enhancements to systems and processes, and independently complete monthly UAT system testing efforts to submit test scripts, and additional projects as assigned.
4. Analyze risks in process and document procedures and training requirements to strengthen and improve individual and team performance. This position is relied upon heavily to assist with the uptick created by our systems, projects, and newer employees.
5. Works independently, is a self-starter, requiring little direction or management oversight. This role is key to successfully driving the expansion of suppliers through our Ariba platform and away from PeopleSoft eProcurement.
6. Work directly with Suppliers to troubleshoot Ariba system modules and the PeopleSoft system.
7. There are system clean-up projects to be managed and worked to maintain a system of record free from error. Examples are inactivating unused supplier locations and adding a physical address to older active suppliers in the system for Global Sanctions screening.
8. Successful Supplier Onboarding is a key task for this position. This role partners closely with Ariba, the supplier key contact(s), and various roles across SCM including Sourcing and Contracts, Procurement, Accounts Payable, Enabling Capabilities, and the Business Group to ensure suppliers have been successfully onboarded for transacting in Ariba.
9. Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Finance

Industries

Investment Banking, Banking, and Financial Services