Procurement Operations Analyst

Our client, a leading organization in the manufacturing industry, is seeking a Procurement Operations Analystto join their team. As a Procurement Operations Analyst, you will be part of the Procurement Organization supporting supplier onboarding, supplier data management, and procurement transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across global teams, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Procurement Operations Analyst

Location: Maplewood, MN

Pay Range: $18 to $25 p/h on w-2
Duration: 12 month contract

• Support supplier onboarding and supplier data activities as part of the GEP procurement implementation.
• Assist the process lead in identifying process gaps, improvement opportunities, and process stabilization efforts.
• Track process issues, risks, action items, and follow-up activities to ensure timely resolution.
• Create and maintain process documentation, job aids, training materials, and supporting documentation.
• Support report reviews, testing activities, and reporting requirements.
• Maintain issue logs and action trackers to support continuous process improvement.
• Collaborate with vendor master teams and cross-functional stakeholders to resolve open items.
• Perform supplier data analysis, data validation, and data cleanup activities to improve data quality.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in business support, procurement operations, supplier onboarding, data management, project coordination, shared services, or a related field.
• Experience supporting system implementations, go-live activities, or stabilization efforts is preferred.
• Experience creating process documentation, training materials, or standard operating procedures.
• Experience with supplier data management, data quality, or data cleanup activities.
• Familiarity with GEP or other Procurement/ERP systems is preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a global, collaborative environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and common collaboration tools.

• Opportunity to support a major procurement transformation initiative at a global manufacturing leader.
• Gain experience working with supplier onboarding, procurement operations, and master data management.
• Collaborate with global cross-functional teams on high-impact business initiatives.
• Develop expertise with GEP procurement systems and supplier enablement processes.
• Flexible work schedule with core business hours and the opportunity to contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay