Supplier Operations Specialist

Nexus Water Group is a leading regulated water and wastewater utility serving more than 1.3 million people across 20 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces.

“Nexus” means connection. Through the essential water and wastewater services we deliver, we have a very personal connection to the people, businesses, and communities we serve. This is why our operations are locally led and managed. Every day, over 1,300 professionals deliver vital, safe, and reliable service through over 670 water systems and 360 wastewater systems.

• Paid Time Off
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  Starting at 3 weeks annually along with 11 company-paid holidays
• Health and Wellness Benefits
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  The first day of the month after your start, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well.
• 401(k) Program with Matching Contribution
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  We offer a 100% match on contributions up to 4% of your salary, plus an additional 3% employer contribution.
• Grow With Us
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  Professional development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance.
• Additional Benefits
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  Other great benefits include company provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program just to name a few.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG): ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization.

The Nexus Water Group team has an opportunity for a Supplier Operations Specialist
. The Supplier Operations Specialist supports enterprise procurement operations with a focus on purchasing platform administration, user training, supplier onboarding, and transaction oversight. This role ensures data accuracy, policy compliance, and timely resolution of issues across procurement platforms including SAP Ariba. The person in this role serves as a critical liaison among Procurement, Finance, IT, and external suppliers to promote seamless system use and drive operational efficiency.

Work Location and Schedule

This position is located in Sugar Land, TX.

• Create, maintain, and update supplier profiles, including contact information, addresses, banking details, and payment terms, in SAP.
• Conduct regular audits and cleansing activities to ensure the accuracy and completeness of supplier data. Use SAP's data quality management tools to identify and resolve duplicate records.
• Manage supplier bank account details and other payment-related information securely and according to company policy.
• Participate in testing and supporting system enhancements related to SAP Procure-to-Pay modules and supplier management functionalities.
• Troubleshoot application-related issues for purchasing platforms.
• Support enhancements and resolve system issues with technical support teams.
• Assist suppliers with onboarding and navigation of procurement systems.
• Validate and maintain supplier master data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Respond to basic supplier inquiries and elevate complex cases as needed.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Finance, and IT teams for cross-functional issue resolution.
• Schedule and facilitate supplier training sessions; distribute supporting materials.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the procurement field

Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of SAP Ariba, SAP Business Network and SAP
• Advanced Excel proficiency including pivot tables, lookup formulas, and other complex formulas.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train and support users at all levels.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and navigate cross-functional problem-solving.
• High attention to detail
• Work is primarily performed in an office environment.
• Requires prolonged periods of setting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional lifting of office materials or equipment up to 20 pounds may be required.
• Requires virtual and in-person meetings with suppliers and internal teams.

Our Company

We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law.

We are an E-Verify participating employer.