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Requirements

The Procurement Analyst oversees the management of all procurement-sourcing activities for their assigned unit. The position supports the Capitol Campus stakeholders by leading the initiation, management, and completion of the procure-to-pay and supplier contract lifecycles. The role will direct and oversee all aspects of procure-to-pay activities, including requisition initiation, purchase order issuance, contract-need determination, contract requests, good receiving, invoice tracking, and ad-hoc financial reporting needed to ensure adherence to school-specific Service Level Agreements (SLA). The analyst will serve as a Subject Matter Expert on procurement-sourcing, collaborating with internal stakeholders to effectively resolve complex issues related to invoice payment triage and match exceptions. Additionally, the Procurement Analyst will develop and review reports related to procurement spend across any and all non-compensation expense categories and as needed to improve University-wide procurement operations.

Work Interactions

The Procurement Analyst will report to the Office of the Chief Financial Officer and dotted-line to assigned school. The Procurement Analyst will serve at the intersection of Procurement and Accounts Payable by performing necessary triage to resolve and troubleshoot purchasing and invoices issues. This position will be co-located with the business unit they support and collaborate with intra department roles in strategic sourcing and contract management.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• 2-4 years' of relevant professional experience
• Relevant, or potential to develop, financial acumen (budgeting, transactional support, chart of accounts, requisitions purchase orders, procurement, and travel)
• Ability to learn and communicate university, campus, and school policies to a variety of stakeholders
• Ability to triage and escalate potentially complex issues to team leads, supervisors, or appropriate department contacts
• Ability to discern appropriate process and/or payment mechanisms for expenditures
• Basic understanding of Excel and general data analysis (analyzing instances to identify errors, challenges, etc. and any areas for process improvements) and willingness/potential to further Excel and data analysis skills
• Ability to run and utilize system/ERP reports for financial management activities
• Attention to detail
• Professional demeanor, communications skills, and ability to provide exceptional customer service
• Service oriented, professional demeanor and a team orientation is required; i.e. avoiding that's not my job
• Ability to flex and support additional needs as assigned
• Willingness and demonstrated potential to gain new skills and proficiencies and adapt to changing environments
• Ability to think outside the box and solve problems creatively
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritize work and multi-task to meet deadlines

Preferred requirements and qualifications should be listed separately here.

• Prior experience in procurement

Pay Range:

The projectedsalary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.

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EEO Statement:

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Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.