Supervisor, Procurement Operations

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Job Description

Job Duties

• Oversees Procurement Operations department personnel development and activities.

• Administers Workday and related procure-to-pay systems.

• Assists managers and employees with procure-to-pay and project-related questions and issues.

• Oversees completion and maintenance of all procure-to-pay and project-related records and reports.

• Assesses documents and updates procure-to-pay policies and procedures.

• Ensures accuracy security and completeness and meets department completion metrics of requisitions and purchase orders.

• Oversees supplier registration and reporting and meets department completion metrics.

• Works with auditors on external audits of procure-to-pay and project information controls and procedures.

• Identifies and makes recommendations for process improvements to the procure-to-pay process.

• Manages expense reports for the Procurement Department P-Card.

• Attends and participates in meetings and committees as required.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and experience with using and managing ERP and eProcurement systems

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications

• General understanding of the complete source-to-pay process

• Advanced understanding and management of the procure-to-pay process

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to collaborate with other departments to improve processes and procedures

• General working knowledge of general accounting payables and disbursement operations and financial systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Management or a related field

• 3 years of experience in procurement operations

• Basic management knowledge such as work scheduling prioritizing coaching and process execution.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree

• Certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g. CPSM CPIM) or a related field

• Higher Education procurement experience

• Ability to travel for team meetings projects or professional conferences

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

This position requires occasional travel of up to 20% including required attendance at designated company summits (typically one to two per year). Additional travel may include conferences visits to company locations and other business-related events as needed. Additional travel may be assigned as needed to support business requirements.

Position & Application Details

How to Apply: If interested an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. Its not all-inclusive.

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Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.