Position: SIPS Specialist II (Supplier Information & Process Solutions)
Location: 600 18th St N, Birmingham AL 35203 ONSITE
Duration: 10 Months
Position Summary
The SIPS Specialist II supports the Supplier Information and Process Solutions (SIPS) team by managing and maintaining a large-scale supplier master database (50,000+ suppliers) in support of the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process. This role is responsible for analyzing, researching, and processing supplier requests in accordance with established policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
This is a fast-paced, high-volume transactional role that requires strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can work independently while collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Supplier Master Data Management
- Vet, establish, and maintain supplier records in the enterprise supplier master database
- Analyze, research, and process requests to:
- Add new suppliers
- Update or change existing supplier records
- Inactivate suppliers systemwide
- Ensure supplier data accuracy and completeness across systems
Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Support
- Support end-to-end P2P processes by ensuring supplier data aligns with business and compliance requirements
- Adhere to established policies, procedures, and approval workflows
- Maintain compliance with audit controls, regulatory guidelines, and internal governance standards
Customer & Stakeholder Interaction
- Serve as a point of contact for internal and external customers regarding supplier data requests
- Provide timely, professional customer service while managing high request volumes
- Communicate clearly and effectively regarding data requirements, issues, and resolutions
Operational Excellence
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive supplier and financial information
- Manage multiple priorities in a production-driven environment
- Adapt to changing responsibilities and evolving business needs
Required Qualifications
- 5–10 years of related work experience in supplier data, procurement operations, shared services, or similar roles
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
- Customer service-oriented mindset
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, etc.)
- Strong time management and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently as a self-starter
- Reliable and able to work onsite at APC Corporate Headquarters
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting supplier master data, vendor onboarding, or procurement systems
- Familiarity with P2P environments, compliance controls, or audit requirements
- Experience working in high-volume, transaction-based operations
Work Environment
- Corporate office setting
- High-volume, deadline-driven workload
- Frequent interaction with procurement, finance, and external suppliers