Sr. Specialist, Indirect Procurement

e with company policies and procedures, providing ongoing guidance and support

• Leads relationship with Accounts Payable processing team, helping resolve invoice issues promptly and ensuring timely processing and payment to suppliers

• Responsible for continuous pursuit of AP/invoice system and process enhancements, collaborating cross-functionally, and training stakeholders as needed

• Leads utility management program with third-party processor and ensures proper utility provider onboarding and spend review with DC leadership

• Develop and maintain a robust system for tracking and monitoring the PO lifecycle, facilitating timely completion of POs

• Works cross-functionally with other internal teams to develop spend visibility dashboards for requesters of goods and services

• Responsible for continuous pursuit of PO process enhancements, collaborating cross-functionally, and training stakeholders as needed

• Conduct regular checks on newly created POs to ensure compliance with indirect procurement policies and identify opportunities for process improvements

• Address and resolve discrepancies or issues related to indirect POs in a timely manner

• Engages Corporate Communications team for all indirect procurement communication to VBL staff

• Works cross-functionally across the enterprise and leads execution for VBLs on all Enterprise Supplier Management initiatives and ensures staff is educated

• Ensure consistent and timely training for new staff or newly onboarded distribution centers on indirect procurement policy and procedures

• Administer corporate purchasing card ("p-card") program and conduct training sessions on corporate credit card policies, emphasizing responsible usage and providing coding guidance

• Train employees on accurate and timely submission of expense reports, offering guidance on coding and policy compliance. Review any expense report exceptions and resolve promptly

• Maintain and update all indirect procurement-related training documents

• Leads team responsible for the onboarding of new suppliers, ensuring all necessary documentation and information is collected and recorded

• Ensures successful adoption of supplier initiatives, including the Supplier Portal and Supplier Registration

• Collaborate with stakeholders to manage and enhance supplier relationships, acting as a point of contact for inquiries and issues

• Oversees virtual business travel accounts for VBLs, which requires consistent cross-functional collaboration and direct interaction with travel partners

• Continuously assess and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of PO creation and other indirect procurement policies (corporate card, expenses reports, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in procurement, finance, or accounting roles, with a focus on transactional procure-to-pay processes.

• Demonstrated experience in accounting or a solid understanding of financial principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience in procurement systems (Oracle, Coupa, Ariba, etc.). CSCP, CPSM, or CIPS designation.

Minimum Years of Experience

3

Travel Requirements

10%

Required Level of Education

Bachelor's Degree

Major/Concentration

Finance or related field (preferred)