Procurement Operations Specialist

Associated Bank - Corp; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings 401(k) and Pension

Paid time off to volunteer

Employee stock purchase plan

Military benefits

Diversity-focused Colleague Resource G

Competitive salaries with development

Parental leave

Personal banking, loan, investment and

Job summary

Associated Bank is seeking a Procurement Operations Analyst to support day-to-day purchasing operations, process transactions, and maintain supplier data in alignment with company policies.

The role offers growth opportunities in procurement systems, controls, and continuous improvement, with potential placement as Senior Analyst based on experience. This position is based in Minnesota and emphasizes compliance, data accuracy, and stakeholder guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Operations, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or operations transaction processing.
• 2+ years of experience working with ERP or procurement systems to process requisitions, purchase orders, or supplier data.
• 4+ years of experience following documented procedures and controls to ensure transaction accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned procure-to-pay (P2P) transactions from start to finish, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with procurement policies.
• Process requisitions, purchase orders, and supplier data updates using ERP and procurement systems.
• Evaluate routine purchasing scenarios, supplier requests, and data issues to determine appropriate solutions within established guidelines.
• Maintain accurate supplier and transactional data, identifying and correcting issues that may impact compliance, reporting, or downstream processing.
• Resolve procurement exceptions by identifying root causes, addressing issues within established procedures, and escalating complex or higher-risk matters when needed.
• Support end users by providing guidance on procurement processes, system usage, and purchasing requirements.
• Identify recurring issues and process gaps, contributing ideas to improve procedures, job aids, and workflow efficiency.
• Follow procurement controls, approval requirements, and service-level expectations to support accurate and compliant purchasing operations.

Skills

Procurement operations

ERP systems

Data accuracy

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Operations, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Associated Bank is seeking a Procurement Operations Analyst to support day-to-day purchasing operations, process transactions, and maintain supplier data in alignment with company policies.

The role offers growth opportunities in procurement systems, controls, and continuous improvement, with potential placement as Senior Analyst based on experience. This position is based in Minnesota and emphasizes compliance, data accuracy, and stakeholder guidance.