Global Procurement Operations Analyst

tics, reporting/metrics, Procurement team enablement, and Ariba Support of the Sourcing and Contracts modules. The main purpose of the Procurement Operations Analyst is to support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Procurement-related tools, metrics, policies, training, and knowledge management. The Analyst would work in SAP, PowerBI and Ariba Spend Analytics module to develop reporting for both Indirect and Direct Procurement.

The Analyst will need to work closely with other Procurement team members to help enhance the effectiveness and capabilities of the Global Procurement department. This role will be accountable for Procurement performance tracking and provide data analysis that will form the basis for decision-making. The position will frequently interface with individuals from multiple functions, with particularly strong ties to Finance. Strong relationship skills and the ability to communicate with all levels will help this person to be successful in the role.

This is a hybrid role, must be onsite at our Milford, MA location three days a week.

Responsibilities

• Ariba Sourcing & Contracting

  • Manage the Ariba Sourcing and Contracts modules
  • Ensure contract documents are executed in a timely manner
  • Enter and manage RFx events within the Ariba tool
  • Train members of Waters on the module and field questions as they arise

• Spend Visibility & Analytics

  • Master use of Spend Visibility tools such as PowerBI and Spend Analytics Module from SAP as well as SAP.
  • Produce and streamline monthly metrics package for VP of Global Procurement such as lead time analytics, supplier scorecard and payment terms insights.
  • Produce various ad hoc request for Global Procurement management team such as a monthly report of projected spend based on committed volumes.
  • Run reports for Direct Procurement such as PPV (purchase price variance) vs. SCR (sourcing cost reduction).
  • Use reporting and analysis to identify potential sourcing opportunities.

• Performance Measurement

  • Ensure timely and accurate completion of pipeline tracker by Commodity Managers
  • Track performance of the Procurement team against established metrics
  • Maintain and continuously enhance central dashboard used to track Procurement value, including progress relative to targets
  • Collaborate with Finance to verify budgetary impact of value attainment efforts and facilitate related tracking and reporting

• Assist in RFx Processes for Global Procurement

  • Collaborate with Procurement team members to streamline and assist in various RFx events.
  • Provide updates (via trackers, emails, etc.) to key stakeholders through RFx events.
  • Create documentation, pricing comparison, and other files as needed for internal stakeholder and/or site review.

• Knowledge Management

  • Support Procurement tools and templates and intellectual capital, with an interest in advancing the team's resources and knowledge base
  • Document and communicate information/data needs and standards

• Provide analysis and input as required to support the Procurement team's strategic sourcing events, supplier negotiations, supply market research, and other strategic sourcing activities

• Execute other procurement-related special projects as needed

• Partner with cross functional teams including but not limited to Operations, Legal and Finance

Effectively communicate issues, actions and strategies to leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in a related area of Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or Business Management preferred

• Required Experience: Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, consulting, operations, supply chain or finance

• RFx experience with SAP Ariba, Coupa or any other procurement tool

• Knowledge of PowerBI and other data analytics tools

• Solid experience with all Microsoft Office products, especially Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Smartsheet

• Strong verbal, written, listening and presentation skills.

• Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills

• Strong work ethic and high level of integrity

• Comfortable in challenging, performance-driven environment

• Exceptional customer service disposition

• Highly competent in planning effectively, managing deadlines, and balancing multiple tasks and initiatives simultaneously.

• Proficient at building and maintaining relationships

• Experience in, or exposure to, Finance and Accounting is a plus

Company Description

Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), the world's leading specialty measurement company, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, and food sciences for over 60 years. With approximately 8,000 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing facilities, with products available in more than 100 countries. Our team focuses on creating business advantages for laboratory-dependent organizations to enable significant advancement in healthcare delivery, environmental management, food safety, and water quality.

Working at Waters enables our employees to unlock the potential of their careers. Our global team is driven by purpose. We strive to be better, learn and improve every day in everything we do. We're the problem solvers and innovators that aren't afraid to take risks to transform the world of human health and well-being. We're all in it together delivering benefit as one to provide the insights needed today in order to solve the challenges of tomorrow.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It is our responsibility to actively implement programs and practices to drive inclusive behavior and increase diversity across the organization. We are united by diversity and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or protected Veteran status.

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