Specialist, Strategic Sourcing

Job Summary

The Specialist, Procurement Systems and Processes will support the day-to-day management of the source to pay platform and system administration. Essential functions include establishing relationships with key business stakeholders, implementing efficient processes, assisting with system design and configuration, preparing stakeholders for system enhancements, troubleshooting issues, and communicating with stakeholders.

Essential Functions

• Establish relationships with key business stakeholders to develop and implement efficient, effective, and user-friendly processes throughout the system implementation.
• Work with suppliers and support enablement activities.
• Aid in the design and configuration of the system to accommodate new process requests/requirements.
• Assists with and help lead various implementation system set-up aspects for each module (e.g., parameter set-up, creates job files for processing, etc.).
• Prepare the procurement team and internal/external stakeholders for the system enhancements and provide training or support to internal/external stakeholders.
• Communicate the needs/expectations with software provider, implementation consultants, other team members, and team leader.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders throughout the system implementation.
• Troubleshoot system issues and work with stakeholders to prioritize and resolve.
• Aid in the development of presentations to communicate with and influence a wide range of stakeholders.

Education Description

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or Supply Chain or equivalent work-related experience is required.
• At least three years of project management, operations, or IT admin experience.
• Thorough understanding of Source-to-Pay processes.
• Familiarity with compliance (regulatory, SOX, etc.) and governance issues.
• Finance or Procurement background or experience as a Business Analyst is a plus.
• Advanced certifications in Project Management, Sourcing or Procurement a plus.
• Experience/Certification with source to pay software (Coupa, SAP Ariba, or Ivalua) strongly preferred.

Experience

• Experience/Certification with source to pay software (Coupa, SAP Ariba, or Ivalua) strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or Supply Chain or equivalent work-related experience is required.
• At least three years of project management, operations, or IT admin experience.
• Thorough understanding of Source-to-Pay processes.
• Familiarity with compliance (regulatory, SOX, etc.) and governance issues.
• Finance or Procurement background or experience as a Business Analyst is a plus.
• Advanced certifications in Project Management, Sourcing or Procurement a plus.
• Experience/Certification with source to pay software (Coupa, SAP Ariba, or Ivalua) strongly preferred.

Skills

• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Knowledge of procurement systems and processes.
• Experience with source to pay software (Coupa, SAP Ariba, or Ivalua).

Benefits

Competitive pay, paid training, benefits eligibility begins on your first day, transit subsidies, flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off, access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston, professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement, 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution.

Pay

Competitive pay.

Schedule

Full-time.