Procurement Operations & Process Improvement Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Procurement Operations & Process Improvement Specialist for a contract position with a Major US Airline located in SeaTac, WA. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.

This role provides dedicated leadership for procurement operations during a significant organizational transformation. The specialist will drive process improvements, stakeholder engagement, and operational excellence initiatives by identifying opportunities, developing solutions, and ensuring sustainable adoption across the business. This position requires a blend of procurement expertise, operational leadership, and change management skills.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the day-to-day operational lead for key procurement improvement initiatives
• Identify sources of spend leakage and non-compliant purchasing activity and execute remediation strategies
• Reduce invoice and purchase order match exceptions by identifying root causes and developing sustainable solutions
• Define and implement clear operating boundaries between Procurement Buyers and third-party procurement support resources
• Lead educational roadshows and develop training materials to improve understanding of procurement processes
• Evaluate existing procurement workflows to identify and address inefficiencies
• Develop and maintain procurement standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Build strong relationships and drive adoption of new processes across Procurement, Finance, and business functions
• Define, track, and report on performance metrics to provide leadership with actionable insights

Requirements:

• 7+ years of Procurement Operations, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Supply Chain, or Procurement Excellence experience
• Demonstrated experience improving procurement compliance and operational performance
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Experience developing SOPs, training materials, and operational documentation
• Proven ability to drive change without direct authority
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Experience with PeopleSoft, Oracle, or similar ERP platforms

Desired skills:

• Experience in indirect procurement operations and supporting procurement shared services
• Procure-to-Pay and Accounts Payable process expertise
• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience
• Consulting or transformation program experience

Pay range: up to $79.31 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW)

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.

Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

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ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.