Procurement Analyst - Ariba

Ulta Beauty, Inc. • Bolingbrook, IL

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Procurement Analyst receives and analyzes non-merchandise purchase requests from business units and creates and issues purchase orders in Ariba Buying and Invoicing. The role makes decisions and solves problems that affect the efficiency and effectiveness of company expenditures, while identifying opportunities to optimize spending, improve processes, and enhance policies and systems to meet expense-control objectives.

Using Ariba Buying and Invoicing, SAP, and other systems, the analyst evaluates company expenditures and executes purchases of non-merchandise goods, services, supplies, and materials in a cost-effective and efficient manner. The position contributes to company savings through analytical, financial, and purchasing practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and/or 5+ years of applicable experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of and experience using Ariba Buying and Invoicing and SAP Procurement transactions.
• General understanding of accounting principles, including chart of accounts, general ledger, balance sheet, and SAP Project Systems (WBS elements).
• Intellectually curious problem solver with the ability to solve complex problems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to gather, evaluate, and summarize large amounts of data.
• Strong organizational and influencing skills.
• Process-improvement and project-management skills and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree and/or 5+ years of applicable experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to support creation of financial purchase orders or contracts in Ariba Buying and Invoicing in accordance with company accounting policies.
• Prioritize purchasing activities according to company timelines and strategies.
• Assist with departmental purchasing responsibilities, including buying goods and services, tracking and expediting orders, reviewing requirements, and preparing forecasts.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely purchase orders, goods receipts, and invoice processing in Ariba Buying and Invoicing.
• Participate in discovering and implementing continuous-improvement opportunities.
• Support the Procurement Department in planning, organizing, directing, and executing purchasing activities.
• Champion the procurement process throughout Ulta.
• Build and strengthen relationships with suppliers, internal partners, affiliates, and professional organizations to bring value to Ulta’s guests, shareholders, and employees.
• Provide purchase-order and spend data to Strategic Sourcing Category Managers and internal stakeholders for supplier meetings and reviews.
• Support tracking receipt of goods and services and timely payment for purchases.

Benefits

• Eligible full-time associates receive paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
• Eligible associates may earn additional compensation under the company bonus plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level