Buyer/Procurement Operations Analyst- Contract (12 Months) - Sia Partners

Sia Partners is a next-generation management consulting firm. We offer a unique blend of AI and design capabilities, augmenting traditional consulting to deliver superior value to our clients. Counting 3,000 consultants in 19 countries, we expect to achieve $420 million in revenue for the current fiscal year. With a global footprint and expertise in more than 30 sectors and services, we optimize client projects worldwide. Through our Consulting for Good approach, we strive for next-level impact by developing innovative CSR solutions for our clients, making sustainability a lever for profitable transformation.

Contract roles are geared toward independent professionals interested in temporary or project-based work.

Sia Title: Project Specialist (Non-Exempt Contractor)

Project Title: Buyer/Procurement Operations Analyst

Level: Mid

Project Length: This is a temporary position with an expected duration of 12 months (with potential extension)

Project Hours: 40 hours/ week

Location:: Seattle preferred, 1-2 days a week in office preferred

The expected compensation range for this contract is $70 to $80 per hour. The exact pay rate will vary depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to skills, experience, and location.

Key Responsibilities: 

The Buyer/Procurement Operations Analyst will join a team whose primary responsibilities include strategic sourcing, vendor management, and managing all procurement processes across all Operational Divisions. This Buyer/Analyst will support all procurement activities, including performance & metrics reporting, in the new Coupa procurement platform, and collaborate with due diligence partners to manage vendor onboarding process to ensure compliance and efficiency.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Support across Operation functions (i.e., Finance, HR, IT etc), regional offices and affiliates in a variety of purchasing functions in compliance with the foundation Global Procurement guidelines. 

• Assist purchase requestors across the foundation in understanding the procurement process and navigating the Coupa procurement system. 

• Support transactions from Request intake to Purchase Order approval to ensure accuracy, quality assurance, purchasing spend approvals and timeliness to compliance of guidelines. 

• Manage new vendor onboarding effectively by partnering with Sourcing team and collaborate with other partners: AP (bank routing, TIN check), Legal (Conflict of Interest and OFAC), GCS (Contract compliance check) to ensure timely & compliant vendor onboarding process. 

• Support “fast-buy” workflow for low-risk purchases (i.e. memberships), non-RFP renewal deals (low-dollar), catalog or PunchOut transactions to ensure effective turnaround time is maintained and internal customers and vendors have excellent procurement experience. 

• Provide regular reporting metrics and monitor various input/output activities (i.e., after the fact POs, number of POs crafted, number of invoices without POs, etc.) 

• Help drive the continuous improvement of the procurement function; design controls, training, support audits, new hire training and supervise our procurement requirements. 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of combined procurement experience 

• Solid understanding of systems ideally Coupa, Dunn & Bradstreet, DocuSign, Concur, Dynamics etc. 

• Demonstrable experience managing ‘Fast Buy’ channels and preferred vendor programs and vendor PunchOuts, for expediting purchasing for low-risk commodities and vendors. 

• Thrive in working in a fast paced, environment and you are analytical, and data focused, you thrive on providing actionable insights via dashboard automation. 

• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment while multi-tasking to meet multiple deadlines. 

• Must exhibit strong service excellence, detail oriented and excel in problem solving. 

• Must possess good judgment and meet ethical obligations to perform purchasing duties on behalf of the foundation. 

At this time, Sia Partners does not intend to pursue employment with applicants who will require now or in the future visa sponsorship by our company for work authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa, or any other non-immigrant status).

Project Specialist Benefits

• Overtime Eligibility
• Statutory Time Off – Sick ​
• Medical, Dental, Vision: Eligible for Purchase Option
• 401(k) Participation

Our Commitment to Diversity

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) are part of Sia Partners’ DNA. Thanks to our expertise in several sectors and our international growth, our teams include a variety of experiences and cultures. We’re confident that promoting DEIB creates an environment in which everyone can reach their full potential.

Our global network, DEIB@Sia Partners, brings together our people worldwide to facilitate local and global progress, focused on the following areas:

• Gender equality (global Gender Equality Index score of 91/100 for FY19-20)
• LGBTQ+
• Race & Ethnicity
• Working Parents
• Disabilities

Sia Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.

To learn more about our mission, values, and business sectors, please visit our website.

Sia Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.