Procurement Analyst

Georgetown University; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown University seeks a Procurement Analyst to oversee sourcing and procurement lifecycle for the assigned unit. You will manage requisitions, POs, contract needs, and invoice tracking while serving as a subject matter expert on procurement-sourcing.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to resolve complex payment triage issues, develop spend reports, and support university-wide procurement operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 2–4 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Strong financial acumen and familiarity with budgets, requisitions, POs, and procurement workflows.
• Ability to communicate university policies to diverse stakeholders.
• Experience triaging and escalating complex payment and invoice issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procure-to-pay activities from requisition to payment and contract lifecycle.
• Lead contract-need determinations, contract requests, and receiving/invoice tracking.
• Generate and review procurement spend reports to improve operations across units.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Time management

Triaging issues

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Requirements

The Procurement Analyst oversees the management of all procurement-sourcing activities for their assigned unit. The position supports the Capitol Campus stakeholders by leading the initiation, management, and completion of the procure-to-pay and supplier contract lifecycles. The role will direct and oversee all aspects of procure-to-pay activities, including requisition initiation, purchase order issuance, contract-need determination, contract requests, good receiving, invoice tracking, and ad-hoc financial reporting needed to ensure adherence to school-specific Service Level Agreements (SLA). The analyst will serve as a Subject Matter Expert on procurement-sourcing, collaborating with internal stakeholders to effectively resolve complex issues related to invoice payment triage and match exceptions. Additionally, the Procurement Analyst will develop and review reports related to procurement spend across any and all non-compensation expense categories and as needed to improve University-wide procurement operations.

Work Interactions

The Procurement Analyst will report to the Office of the Chief Financial Officer and dotted-line to assigned school. The Procurement Analyst will serve at the intersection of Procurement and Accounts Payable by performing necessary triage to resolve and troubleshoot purchasing and invoices issues. This position will be co-located with the business unit they support and collaborate with intra department roles in strategic sourcing and contract management.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• 2-4 years' of relevant professional experience
• Relevant, or potential to develop, financial acumen (budgeting, transactional support, chart of accounts, requisitions purchase orders, procurement, and travel)
• Ability to learn and communicate university, campus, and school policies to a variety of stakeholders
• Ability to triage and escalat epotentially complex issues to team leads, supervisors, or appropriate department contacts
• Ability to discern appropriate process and/or payment mechanisms for expenditures
• Basic understanding of Excel and general data analysis (analyzing instances to identify errors, challenges, etc. and any areas for process improvements) and willingness/potential to further Excel and data analysis skills
• Ability to run and utilize system/ERP reports for financial management activities
• Attention to detail
• Professional demeanor, communications skills, and ability to provide exceptional customer service
• Service oriented, professional demeanor and a team orientation is required; i.e. avoiding that's not my job
• Ability to flex and support additional needs as assigned
• Willingness and demonstrated potential to gain new skills and proficiencies and adapt to changing environments
• Ability to think outside the box and solve problems creatively
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritize work and multi-task to meet deadlines

Preferred requirements and qualifications should be listed separately here.

• Prior experience in procurement

Pay Range:

The projectedsalary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$47,586.00 - $87,558.13

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

Need Assistance

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, please visit the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance website for general information about requesting accommodations, as well as information about requesting accommodations specifically for applicants. You also can also contact the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance at [phone] or [e-mail].

Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown’s commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.

EEO Statement

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.