The Senior Procurement Analyst is responsible for managing the full scope of Procure-to-Pay(P2P) activities, as well as overseeing the Vendor and Supplier Lifecycle Performance in Ariba,including enablement, reporting, and supporting additional projects.
This role involves handling the end-to-end P2P process, ensuring all reviews and process flows are followed appropriately.
You will be responsible for reviewing, onboarding, and maintaining vendor records, generating reports, and providing regular updates on status and changes to business teams.
The Senior Procurement Analyst must demonstrate the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Key skills for this role include making sound logical decisions, representing the Procure to Pay team in meetings, and interacting effectively with other departments.
Additionally, the role requires strong negotiation skills, both internally and externally, as well as the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced setting.
On a daily basis, you will interface with vendors and internal requesters, as well as work closely with Ariba and SAP systems.
Your primary focus will be ensuring that PR to PO process.
Vendors are properly supported and enabled into the Ariba Network to receive purchase orders and convert them into invoices.
This will involve performing detailed analysis across various systems,including Ariba
Buying and Invoicing, Ariba Buyer Network, and PAN SAP, ensuring smooth and efficient processes.
Your Impact
In-depth knowledge of Procure-to-Pay (PTP) processes and Vendor Management
Foster strong relationships with team members and key stakeholders by listening, collaborating, and educating on how PTP values and strategies can optimize business performance
Review and approve new vendor requests, ensuring no duplicate entries exist in the system
Update and manage vendor information, including name, address, and bank details
Oversee all aspects of the Indirect PTP function, including supplier risk, onboarding, data management, procurement, and compliance
Work closely with Strategic Sourcing to align policies, practices, tools, and strategies with team goals
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to negotiate favourable purchasing terms, commercial agreements, and payment requirements
Effectively communicate PTP values and responsibilities, providing ongoing education to stakeholders on how to engage Procurement effectively
Evaluate supplier risk and manage supplier onboarding and ongoing data updates
Provide training to vendors and requesters on Vendor Onboarding and the PR-to-PO process
Conduct regular quality audits of daily activities to ensure highest level of quality standards. Align with the KPI s defined for the productivity and quality
Assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for new systems or process changes
Support Global Process Owners (GPOs) with process improvement, simplification and automation initiatives, SAP Ariba implementation
Responsible for publishing and managing weekly, monthly and quarterly reports as defined
Qualifications
Your Experience
Bachelors degree in business, supply chain management, or related field; Masters preferred
6-8 years of experience in procurement operations
Comprehensive knowledge of Procure to Pay lifecycle and Ariba modules (Buying and Invoicing, Sourcing, Procure to Pay, Guided Buying)
Strong verbal and written communication skills with customer service orientation
Experience in supplier enablement strategy and execution (Ariba Network)
Analytical skills and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
SAP experience and familiarity with G-Suite products, BI/Tableau for reporting (preferred)