AP Procurement Consultant

We are looking for an AP Procurement Consultant to support a contract engagement in Waltham, Massachusetts. This consulting position will focus on strengthening accounts payable and procurement operations by improving workflows, advising on process standards, and helping teams adopt practical technology solutions. The consultant will work across business functions to bring greater consistency to purchase order practices, AP controls, and day-to-day accounting procedures.Responsibilities:• Evaluate current accounts payable and procurement activities to identify improvement opportunities and recommend practical, scalable best practices.• Design and refine AP workflows that improve accuracy, accountability, and timely processing across the organization.• Advise stakeholders on effective purchase order setup, governance, and operating standards to support stronger procurement controls.• Partner with finance, procurement, and other cross-functional teams to align procedures, resolve process gaps, and improve communication.• Provide advisory support on accounts payable operations, including review of controls, exceptions, and compliance with established procedures.• Recommend ways to leverage AI-enabled tools and related technologies to streamline routine tasks and enhance process visibility.• Support the use of platforms such as Coupa and Concur to improve procurement and expense-related processes.• Document process recommendations and operational guidance to help teams maintain consistent accounting and procurement practices.