Sr Procurement Operations Analyst

Transamerica•Denver, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of Procurement Operations, partner with managers and suppliers as the point of contact and subject matter expert on the Ariba platform, including contract management, governance, audits, onboarding and training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a business field or equivalent experience
Five years of relevant experience with in-depth knowledge of the SAP Ariba platform
Procurement experience including contract administration
Excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills
Customer focused
Technical aptitude to quickly navigate systems

Nice To Haves

Five years of relevant experience with in-depth knowledge of a CLM platform (e.g. Sirion, Icertis, etc.)
Self-started and a strong team-oriented mindset, collaborating effectively with cross-functional partners and contributing to a positive and high-performing team environment

Responsibilities

Serve as a main contact for SAP Ariba and CLM inquiries from procurement leads, suppliers, and US based & global business groups.
Ensure creation of contract workspaces are properly integrated from CLM into SAP Ariba for accurate loading and maintenance of contracts in accordance with governance framework.
Manage audit requests, policy attestation, and internal procurement policy and process documentation.
Provide SAP Ariba and CLM training sessions to new users.
Update and maintain Procurement SharePoint and related systems with document revisions and procedural changes as needed.
Research and resolve invoicing questions/issues and partner with Accounts Payable to remediate unpaid invoices, contract variances, accounting errors, etc.
Provide guidance on pricing terms, budget, expirations, and generate reports using SAP Ariba, CLM and Omniflow as needed.
Research and resolve supplier issues and answer questions regarding SAP Ariba life cycle/CLM and performance (SLP), Accounts Payable, registrations, and invoicing mismatches.
Provide transition support for exiting supplier relationships.
Analyze procurement spend trends using data derived from various systems.
Identify and implement process and workflow improvements to increase efficiency, compliance, and data accuracy
Serve as a flexible, cross-functional partner, supporting procurement operations and systems needs as priorities evolve.

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Bonus for Eligible Employees
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Back-Up Care Program
PTO for Volunteer Hours
Employee Matching Gifts Program
Employee Resource Groups
Inclusion and Diversity Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Referral Bonus Programs