Procurement Operations Specialist
Job Location:
Raleigh, WV - USA
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Job Summary
If youre passionate about building a better future for individuals communities and our countryand youre committed to working hard to play your part in building that futureconsider 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:
Job Description
Join our team and play a key role in delivering efficient compliant and high-quality procurement operations. As a Procurement Operations Specialist you will support the end-to-end procure-to-pay process and partner closely with stakeholders suppliers and internal teams to ensure smooth purchasing and payment workflows.- Execute supplier registration processes ensuring all records are accurate complete and compliant with policies
- Process purchase requisitions and purchase orders within defined service levels and quality standards
- Investigate and resolve invoice and purchase order discrepancies in collaboration with Accounts Payable stakeholders and suppliers
- Provide guidance support and training to stakeholders and suppliers on procurement processes and tools
- Maintain procurement systems and tools including punchout catalogs and third-party ordering sites ensuring data integrity and timely updates
- Monitor procurement inbox and respond to or route inquiries related to assigned responsibilities
- Review and reconcile procurement card transactions working with stakeholders to verify spend accuracy
- High school diploma 3 years experience in procurement or supply chain management including 1 year of experience executing the procure-to-pay process and using related systems
- Strong communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with stakeholders suppliers and cross-functional partners
- Knowledge of procurement processes systems and procure-to-pay workflows
- High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability to quickly learn processes and adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite especially Excel and Word
- Experience with procurement or ERP systems such as Workday or other e-procurement tools
- Basic accounting knowledge
- Professional certification in procurement or supply chain (CPSM CPIM or similar)
We thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission.
- Introductory call
- Hiring manager interview
- Hiring managers manager interview
Position & Application Details
Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical dental vision telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual 11 paid holidays and other paid leaves including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.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.
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