Analyst, Procurement Systems

Description

Individual is responsible for ensuring Procurement procedures and systems operate in a harmonized manner. The Analyst is responsible for training users on Procurement systems and is the first line of support for users of those systems. The Analyst identifies or receives process improvements and drives changes through testing and launch. This individual ensures consistent use of data and terminology across systems, procedures and documentation and identifies opportunities for standardization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Training users acting and as Subject Matter Expert on Procurement systems

Configuring, testing and implementing improvements in Procurement systems including reporting capabilities, e.g., contract management, risk management

Implementing data standardization across systems, e.g., Purchasing categories, supplier information

Engaging with Business Intelligence teams to create and maintain reporting to support Procurement and Purchasing functions

Ensuring consistency and linkages between procedures, documentation and Procurement systems

Ensuring revisions to data and functionality are communicated across Procurement and site level Purchasing where appropriate.

Maintaining Procurement data reporting schedules, procedures and documents

Identifying and executing procedures for supplier communications and responses

Collecting and maintaining status of procedure and system improvement requests

Additional responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

Understanding of how data is entered and managed in relevant systems

Big picture thinking with analytical skills to the ability to align procedures and systems functions

Ability to identify inconsistencies in data across disconnected systems

Launching process improvements within Procurement systems and across disconnected systems

Strong presentation skills for training users

High attention to detail and organization for large amounts of data and documentation

Minimum Qualifications, Education & Experience

Must be at least 18 years of age

High school diploma or equivalent required

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain from an accredited college or university preferred

1-3 years of work experience required; experience with Purchasing and Payables preferred

Work Environment

This is largely a sedentary role.

This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment

This role may be performed at a location that is not part of a manufacturing site

This is a global support role requiring occasional non-standard hours

Travel Requirements

Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time