2U partners with the world's top universities and companies to develop and deliver education programs that accelerate careers and transform lives. Through partnerships with the world’s leading colleges, universities, and companies, 2U delivers thousands of online programs to millions of learners worldwide on edX, its global learning platform. From executive education and professional credentialing to master’s degree programs and free, open courses, 2U transforms how top institutions deliver workforce-aligned online education, enabling professionals to advance without pausing their careers.
Senior Procurement Specialist
Location
United States
Posted
3 days ago
Salary
$74.6K - $83.3K / year
Seniority
Senior
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Senior Procurement Specialist
CO/ NJ Internal Job Board
Role Description The Sr. Procurement Specialist is responsible for the coordination and compliance of all purchasing activities for 2U in accordance with the Procure-to-Pay policy. The incumbent of this role has the primary responsibility to review and approve all purchase requisitions for all lines of business. The position will also maintain the supplier master data files within Workday and assist with updating information for 2U’s existing suppliers. The Procurement specialist will manage supplier payments, making sure that weekly settlement reports are created and distributed timely and that settlements are executed correctly. - Responsible for validating and approving all purchase requisitions including change order requests, applying independent judgement and ensuring policy adherence at scale. - Maintain the Procurement organization governance and policy framework, ensuring global compliance and focus on mitigating operational risk. - Lead the optimization and system administration of the Coupa platform, ensuring scalability and integrity. - Design and implement change management efforts with each new Coupa platform release, ensuring end users are proficient with executing tasks. - Responsible for Coupa user management, learning and development to efficiently onboard new users to the Coupa system. - Review and approve supplier requests. - Own the P2P lifecycle, executing supplier settlement runs on a weekly basis. - Act as the lead cross-functional contact for integration error resolution processes, between Coupa and Workday. Qualifications - 5 or more years of experience in automated Procurement environment. - Expert level of proficiency of Procure-to-Pay and automation. - Perform tasks correctly and timely with minimal supervision. - Analyzing and utilizing independent judgement to meet each situation appropriately. - Courteous and responsive to inquiries. - Superb problem-solving ability and excellent critical thinking skills. - Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. - Critical thinking skills necessary with a proactive approach to problem solving. - The ability to multi-task and willingness to learn new skills. - Proficiency with Google, Word and Excel. - Team player who can prioritize tasks and gain efficiencies. - The ability to work effectively in a challenging environment and a rapidly changing organization. Working Conditions This role typically works from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM with breaks throughout the day. Additional hours may be required during times of increased workload or when facing established deadlines. Occasional and rare travel may be needed. Management Responsibilities Provide functional guidance in coordination with the AP Manager, to a team of 2 staff members supporting the (invoicing) procure to pay process. Benefits - Comprehensive benefits (unique per country) and excellent work/life balance. - Medical, dental, and vision coverage. - Life insurance, disability, and 401(k) employer match. - Free snacks and drinks in-office. - Generous paid holidays and leave policies, including unlimited PTO. - Additional time off benefits include: volunteer days, parental leave, and a company-wide winter break.
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