Procurement Operations Program Manager

Western Governors University•Raleigh, NC

1d•Remote

About The Position

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career. Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families. The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: Grade: Professional 308 Pay Range: $73,000.00 - $109,400.00

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with stakeholders, suppliers, and other team members
General knowledge of procurement processes, systems, and software
Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Good organization and documentation skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and complete tasks by assigned due dates
Ability to follow processes, learn quickly, and teach others
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, and Word
Good decision-making skills
Good working knowledge and technical skills related to the source-to-pay process
Experience with data analysis and reporting
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field
2 years of experience in procurement/supply chain management including at least 1 year delivering training and development programs, and 1 year managing data analytics programs and reporting
Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this job may substitute for education degree requirements. Generally, equivalent relevant experience is defined as 1 year of experience for 1 year of education and is the discretion of the hiring manager.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree
3 years of experience working in procurement and with Procurement ERP systems (e.g., Workday, eProcurement software)
2 years of experience in the development and delivery of training programs
2 years of experience in data analysis
Certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CPIM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or related field
Basic Accounting knowledge

Responsibilities

Supports the development and delivery of the training programs to the procurement organization.
Provides support to the data analytics program, including assistance in reporting data analysis of organizational spend data and procurement metrics.
Produces ad-hoc reports based on data analytics findings.
Updates procurement internal and external SharePoint sites monthly.
Assists in procurement projects, ensuring timely and effective completion.
Works closely with stakeholders to provide support, training, and guidance on procurement-related matters.
Maintains understanding of procurement systems and processes to ensure seamless operations.
Effectively communicates financial information to relevant stakeholders.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.