Procurement Auditor

Contemporaries, Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Contemporaries, Inc. partners with a Boston-area university to hire a part-time Procurement Auditor for an 8-10 week project. The role focuses on auditing supplier profiles in Jaggaer and Workday, updating payment terms, and verifying contracts.

The 20-hour weekly schedule runs Tue-Thu, 9 AM–4 PM, with a preference for on-site presence 2 of 3 days; remote work is possible. The ideal candidate demonstrates meticulous data handling and clear communication with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in accounts payable, procurement, vendor management, or related finance function.
• Comfort reviewing contract documents and reconciling terms against system data.
• Strong attention to detail with large datasets/spreadsheets.
• Experience with Jaggaer and/or Workday preferred.

Responsibilities

• Audit supplier profiles in Jaggaer and Workday for accuracy and completeness.
• Review and update supplier payment terms to reflect negotiated terms.
• Verify contracts match terms and pricing on file.
• Identify contracts due for renewal and flag discrepancies.
• Maintain an audit log and communicate findings to AP/ Procurement.
• Escalate unusual changes or potential issues to the appropriate manager.
• Coordinate with suppliers to obtain corrected information as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent worker

Data management

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Jaggaer

Workday

Job description

Our client, a university in Boston, is seeking a detail-oriented, part-time temporary team member to serve as the Procurement Auditor and support a supplier data audit project. This role involves reviewing existing supplier profiles for accuracy, updating payment terms, reviewing supplier contracts, and helping identify and confirm suppliers eligible for an upcoming virtual card payment program. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently with structured data and contract documents, has strong attention to detail, and can communicate professionally with internal stakeholders and, where needed, suppliers.

This is a part-time contract position – 20 hours per week for 8-10 weeks with a work schedule of 9AM – 4PM Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

This can be remote, although the preference is to have a local candidate work on-site 2 of the 3 days a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit existing supplier profiles in Jaggaer Supplier Management and Workday Finance for completeness and accuracy of key fields (contact information, tax ID, banking details, payment terms, etc.)
• Review current payment terms for each supplier and update records to reflect negotiated or standardized terms (e.g., Net 30, Net 60)
• Review supplier contracts to verify that payment terms, pricing, and key terms on file match the executed agreement
• Identify contracts that are expired, missing, or due for renewal, and flag any discrepancies between contract terms and system records
• Flag discrepancies, missing data, or outdated information for follow-up with internal stakeholders or suppliers
• Contact suppliers directly, as needed, to obtain corrected or missing information and update supplier profiles to resolve identified issues
• Ensure updates to supplier profiles and payment terms are accurately reflected and synchronized across both Jaggaer Supplier Management and Workday Finance
• Evaluate supplier profiles against defined criteria to identify candidates suitable for the new virtual card payment program
• Confirm and document virtual card eligibility status for each reviewed supplier
• Maintain a clear audit log/tracker of changes made, suppliers reviewed, and open items requiring follow-up
• Communicate findings and status updates to the Accounts Payable/Procurement team on a regular cadence (e.g., weekly)
• Escalate any unusual account changes, potential fraud indicators, or supplier disputes to the appropriate manager

Qualifications

• Prior experience in accounts payable, procurement, vendor management, or a related administrative/finance function
• Comfort reviewing contract documents and reconciling contract terms against system data (no legal background required, but attention to detail with contract language is important)
• Strong attention to detail and comfort working with large datasets/spreadsheets
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., filtering, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables) and/or Google Sheets
• Experience with Jaggaer Supplier Management and/or Workday Finance strongly preferred; experience with other ERP or supplier management systems also considered
• Familiarity with virtual card/commercial card payment programs a plus, but not required
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial data
• Strong written communication skills for documenting findings and liaising with stakeholders
• Comfortable initiating outreach to external suppliers (via phone or email) to request corrected information professionally and follow up until resolved