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The analyst understands how procurement decisions affect cost, cash, supply continuity and financial controls, and how those processes are built in SAP S/4HANA and Ariba. The role sets up the procurement KPI framework (retro spend, vendor onboarding etc), measures and enforces compliance, and drives corrective actions with Buyers, requisitioners, suppliers, AP, Finance, IT and Operations. It is the go-to resource for procurement process and system\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\nESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS\nProcurement Enablement\nTranslate procurement policy and approval rules (delegation of authority, contract requirements) into clear processes, system workflows and release strategies in SAP/Ariba)\nDesign and maintain buying channels (catalogs, SAP contracts, scheduling agreements, spot buys) so requisitioners are guided to the right supplier, price and approval path\nWrite and maintain procurement procedures, work instructions, desk guides and training; onboard and train requisitioners, buyers and approvers on policy and system use\nAct as procurement key user for SAP and Ariba: resolves/ addresses issues, define business requirements, test changes (UAT) and support releases and go-lives with IT\nIdentify and deliver simplification and automation opportunities (touchless POs, approval routing, catalogs, workflow, self-service reporting) with IT, AP and Finance\nDefine rules to tackle tail spend and reduce supplier onboarding.\nSet up the procurement KPI framework: define metrics, calculation rules, data sources, targets, owners and reporting cadence. Lead root-cause analysis on KPI misses\nEnforce procurement policy by monitoring exceptions, escalating repeat non-compliance and working with managers to close gaps\nOperational Procurement\nOwn the vendor onboarding workflow in SAP/Ariba (SLP), from request and due diligence to approval and activation, with complete tax, and certification documents\nSet and enforce supplier master data standards (purchasing org, payment terms, Incoterms, partner functions); lead vendor master clean-up, blocking and de-duplication with AP and Finance\nManage the PR-to-PO pipeline: monitor open requisitions, convert PRs to POs, and reduce cycle time and manual touches\nMaintain source lists, purchasing info records and pricing conditions so requisitions route to the right Buyer, approver and agreement.\nCreate, maintain and monitor outline agreements (value and quantity contracts, scheduling agreements); track consumption, expirations and price changes and alert Buyers ahead of renewals\nMaintain supplier records, contracts, and vendor information\nCoordinate vendor communications and follow-up actions\nCompliance, Controls & Audit\nProcurement compliance reporting: approval-policy adherence, contract coverage, vendor master changes and segregation-of-duties conflicts\nSupport internal and external audits and reporting requirements.\nBusiness & System Acumen\nUnderstand how procurement links to planning/MRP, receiving, Inventory, AP, Finance, and how a change in one area affects the others\nUse knowledge of SAP data structures, standard reports and transactions to diagnose issues, reconcile data and propose fixes\n Weigh cost, risk, cashflow, control and user-experience trade-offs when recommending process or system changes; build business cases where needed\nChampion disciplined procurement execution and governance across plants, projects and business functions\nMINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS\nBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Information Systems or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience\n5+ years of experience in procurement operations, purchasing, sourcing or source-to-pay, preferably in manufacturing, CPG, food/agriculture or operations\n3+ years of hands-on SAP purchasing experience, including PRs, POs, outline agreements, info records, source lists and vendor master data\nProven experience setting up and reporting procurement KPIs, and driving corrective actions to closure\nDemonstrated ownership of vendor onboarding, procurement policy compliance or procurement enablement (training, process design, system rollout)\nPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES\nStrong business and system acumen across the end-to-end procure-to-pay process\nAdvanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data modeling) and strong analytical, root-cause and problem-solving skills\nAble to enforce policy and hold stakeholders accountable while keeping strong working relationships\nHigh data accuracy, attention to detail and understanding of internal controls\nAble to train stakeholders at all levels\nAble to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment\nSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES\nN/A\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS\nSitting for prolonged periods.\nWalking through warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and multiple buildings.\nOccasional bending and lifting.\nWORK ENVIRONMENT\nOffice environment with a hybrid model of three days in the office, based on business needs. Time spent in distribution, warehouse, and production areas. Exposure to dust, moisture, noise, and hot or cold temperatures. Frequent interaction with suppliers, carriers, 3PL providers, and cross-functional business partners.\nWHY BLUE DIAMOND?\nIn addition to working at the world’s largest, state-of-the-art almond manufacturer, we offer a safe and collaborative team environment, with numerous opportunities for free training and career advancement. Check out the BDG Benefits, Health & Wellness Guide HERE.\nGrow your career. Partner with us. We Are the Almond People!\nReady to get started? Apply now!\nBlue Diamond Growers (BDG) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BDG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. 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