Analyst II, Procurement Operations

Cox Enterprises is seeking an Analyst II, Procurement Operations to join our team in Atlanta, Georgia .

The Role:

The Analyst II, Procurement Operations supports the administration and maintenance of supplier master data and onboarding activities within procurement and enterprise systems for Cox Enterprises (CEI). This role works closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders - including Procurement, Accounts Payable, Finance, Legal, and Compliance - to validate documentation, ensure data integrity, and enable purchasing and payment processing across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Support end-to-end supplier onboarding including registration, documentation collection, and activation in procurement and payment systems.
• Maintain and audit supplier master data within ERP and procurement platforms, ensuring accuracy of tax documentation, banking information, contact details, and supplier classifications.
• Execute NDAs with suppliers as part of the onboarding and supplier engagement process, coordinating with Legal to ensure timely completion and proper record-keeping.
• Monitor onboarding workflows, resolve incomplete requirements, and respond to supplier and internal stakeholder inquiries regarding onboarding status and data updates.
• Generate routine and ad-hoc reports on onboarding status, data quality, and program performance, and support audit activities in accordance with procurement policies.
• Perform supplier compliance verification by validating required certifications, insurance documentation, and regulatory requirements to ensure suppliers meet organizational and legal standards.
• Actively participate in and support continuous improvement projects across procurement and supplier operations
• Assist with special projects related to supplier enablement, system improvements, and data governance initiatives.

Qualifications:

• BA and 2 years' experience. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and up to 2 years' experience; or 6 years' experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; strong attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume data accurately.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and collaborate effectively with suppliers and internal teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with procurement or ERP systems such as SAP, Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, or Workday.
• Understanding of supplier compliance requirements including tax documentation, insurance certificates, and supplier certifications.

USD 67,100.00 - 100,700.00 per year

Compensation:

Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $67,100.00 - $100,700.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Benefits:

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.