Procurement Technology Solutions Analyst

Procurement Technology Solutions Analyst

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Position Summary:

The Procurement Technology Solutions Analyst supports the University's enterprise procurement technology applications, including the procure-to-pay (P2P) system, Travel and Expense system, and related integrations with People Soft Finance. This position is responsible for the day-to-day support, maintenance, testing, and continuous improvement of these systems to ensure reliable operation and a positive user experience. Working collaboratively with Procurement Services, University Information Services, Finance, software vendors, and campus users, this position investigates system issues, supports application configuration, performs testing for system updates and enhancements, and assists with implementing technology improvements.

The Solutions Analyst exercises independent judgment in resolving routine and moderately complex issues, contributes to process improvements, and helps ensure that procurement technology solutions continue to meet the operational needs of the University. This position reports to the Procurement Solutions Architect and is exempt from the State of Colorado Classified System.

Where You Will Work:
This role is eligible to work remotely within Colorado.

• Provide functional and technical support for the University's Procure-to-Pay (P2P) platform, Travel and Expense system, and related procurement technologies.
• Monitor application performance and troubleshoot system issues, escalating complex problems when appropriate.
• Support system administration activities, including configuration and maintenance within established standards.
• Monitor integrations between procurement systems and People Soft Finance to ensure successful processing and resolve interface issues.
• Serve as a point of contact between business users and third-party vendors to assist with issue resolution and system support.
• Support procurement orchestration platforms and related workflow automation technologies used to streamline procurement processes and improve operational efficiency.

• Assist with the configuration and maintenance of procurement technology solutions to support business requirements.
• Participate in implementing system enhancements, upgrades, and new functionality.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and user acceptance testing to validate system changes.
• Document testing results, identify defects, and work with technical teams and vendors to resolve issues.
• Support release activities by validating system functionality following updates and maintenance.

• Collaborate with Procurement Services and campus stakeholders to understand business needs…