Procurement Systems Analyst 2
The Shared Services Supplier Management System and Tools team is seeking a detail oriented, self-starter Procurement Analyst to support the Shared Services Procurement/Payables Network (SSPN) application.
Uses existing methods and tools to measure key performance indicators. Extracts and analyzes data from multiple sources. Prepares reports on data to measure key supplier and internal performance-to-plan for cost, quality, delivery, efficiency and compliance. Interacts with supplier management and procurement personnel, functional organizations (e.g., Finance, Operations and Information Technology), suppliers and programs to support and communicate regarding specific initiatives, projects or procurement activities. Documents and participates in the implementation of processes and systems in support of company goals. Supports the development, management and reporting of compliance to internal and external requirements. Supports project teams in defining, designing, planning and deploying internal and external projects to achieve desired project outcomes on time and on budget. Coordinates, tracks and supports the development of training to ensure compliance with policies, procedures and corrective action. Mitigates risk and resolves problems related to programs, projects and procurement transactions involving lower levels of risk and complexity.
Working knowledge of the Oracle eBusiness Suite (SSPN) application and understanding of Supplier Management Procurement Processes is a plus.
Experience with the following languages or applications are also a plus: Adobe Dreamweaver, JAVA, HTML, XHTML, and CSS.
Competencies
General• Adaptability
Generally understands changes in own and others' work-group tasks and situations as well as the logic or basis for change; generally seeks information about changes affecting own and fellow employees' jobs. Treats changes and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; focuses on the beneficial aspects of change; speaks positively about the change to work group members, direct supervisor, and occasionally members of others work groups. Quickly modifies behavior to deal effectively with changes in the work environment; readily tries new approaches appropriate for new or changed situations; does not persist with ineffective behaviors.
• Business (Operational) Acumen
General understanding of how the business and organization work; knowledgeable in established policies, practices, trends, and information affecting the business and organization; General understanding of the competition; is aware of how tactics work in the marketplace. General understanding of how to accomplish tasks both through formal channels and the informal network; understands the reasoning behind key policies, practices and procedures; General understanding of the cultures of the organization.
• Collaboration
Generally works effectively and cooperatively with work group members, direct supervisor, and occasionally members of others work groups; establishes and maintains good working relationships by helping people feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions. Places higher priority on team and/or organization goals than on own goals. Normally offers to help work group members, direct supervisor, and occasionally members of others work groups when they need assistance.
• Communication
Generally clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Usually keeps the audience engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Frames the message in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Generally seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Accurately interprets messages from others and responds appropriately.
• Customer Focus
Considers customers and their needs when performing and/or working with others on routine tasks; supports others and occasionally becomes directly involved in developing and sustaining customer relationships; assists more experienced employees in seeking information to understand customers' circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs; prepares information which more experienced employees will share with customers to build their understanding of issues and capabilities; considers how day-to-day actions or plans affect customers; responds quickly to help others address customer needs and resolve problems.
• Project Management
Has general experience in the creation of simple project schedules identifying time frames for key project milestones. Usually updates more complex project schedules developed by more experienced employees; independently identifying project resource requirements by seeking assistance or recommendations from others within own work group and occasionally from other internal employees. Work may be checked by more experienced employees; may lead and direct the activities and resources of smaller projects within work group.
• Systems Thinking
Generally evaluates job tasks and processes on how well they help meet work group objective(s); attempts to identify non-value-adding components and barriers. Seeks input from others within work group and occasionally other internal employees to evaluate options for change and encourage buy-in. Supports changes to job/role structures and processes by communicating effectively and focusing on new skill development. Participates in measurement systems to monitor the implementation.
Technical• Analytical Skills
Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the work group level.
• Information Management
General knowledge of information lifecycle management, database design, markup languages, and metadata fields and their application. General knowledge of search and retrieval technology. General knowledge of available desktop applications and tools for managing information.
• Procurement Processes
General knowledge of the responsibilities and tasks performed by various procurement departments/disciplines. General knowledge of the interactions between departments/disciplines and how their products/processes affect one another and impact non-Procurement processes (e.g., Engineering, Business, Operations, Logistics).
Basic Qualifications For ConsiderationDo you meet the criteria described in the 'Typical Education / Experience"" section of this requisition?
Do you have experience extracting and analyzing data from multiple sources?
Typical Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree and typically 3 or more years' related work experience, a Master's degree and typically 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Other Job related information
- Business Unit Shared Services
- Division Supplier Management
- Program Procurement Suppt∫egration
- Job Type Non-Management
- Experience Level Entry
- US Person Status Required? Yes
Closing Date: 03/23/2012
