Procurement Operations & Compliance Specialist

CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS 2+ Years of hands‑on experience utilizing Oracle EBS for data entry, vendor setup, or supply chain workflows. Direct experience in Procurement/Supply Chain compliance, specifically managing supplier onboarding data and auditing vendor documentation. Proficiency in managing Certificates of Insurance (COIs), ensuring third‑party compliance with corporate and regulatory standards. Local NYC Candidate (Commutable to 4 Irving Place): This role is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of 3 days on‑site per week in New York City. Candidates must be local to the tri‑state area; relocation assistance or remote‑only arrangements will not be considered for this contract role. Join a leading organization that plays a vital role in powering communities and shaping the future of essential services. This company is at the forefront of operational excellence, ensuring the seamless delivery of critical infrastructure and services that impact millions of lives daily. Partnering with Skill , we are seeking passionate talent to contribute to their mission of reliability and innovation. Are you ready to be at the heart of operational integrity and risk mitigation? We are searching for a dedicated professional to join a dynamic team, playing a pivotal role in strengthening the foundation of our client’s supply chain and procurement activities. In this role, you won’t just manage data; you’ll be instrumental in safeguarding the organization against potential risks, ensuring compliance, and optimizing supplier relationships. Your expertise will directly contribute to the seamless functioning of critical operations, making a tangible impact on efficiency, security, and the overall success of the enterprise. This is an exciting opportunity to drive governance, reduce risk, and enhance the experience for both suppliers and internal stakeholders. What You’ll Do Support the comprehensive onboarding, setup, compliance, and ongoing governance of third‑party suppliers within the supply chain framework. Maintain precise and complete supplier records within the enterprise resource planning system. Process business requests for supplier setup and updates, ensuring adherence to internal policies and standards. Review essential documentation and insurance requirements to ensure suppliers meet established criteria. Ensure suppliers are correctly established to support procurement activities, aligning with internal controls and policy standards. Contribute to risk management processes, audits, and continuous process improvement initiatives. Collaborate with various internal departments, including supply chain management, legal, and risk management, to enhance governance and reduce operational risk. Manage and update internal knowledge resources to ensure accessibility of current service information. Incorporate feedback from internal teams and suppliers to continuously elevate service quality and operational performance. Maintain and update supplier certificates of insurance and related compliance records to meet company and regulatory requirements. Partner with internal managers and business partners to proactively address pending requests, minimize service disruptions, and support contingency planning. What You’ll Bring Must-Have Qualifications Proficiency with enterprise resource planning systems for supplier management. Demonstrated experience in Third Party Risk Management. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Strong skills in data review and analysis. Exceptional professional communication abilities, both written and verbal.Proven ability to foster strong team collaboration. Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. Nice-to-Have Qualifications Experience in procurement or supply chain operations. Experience managing certificates of insurance. Prior involvement in supplier onboarding processes. Skills in auditing data sets for accuracy and compliance. About Skill Skill connects the best professional, IT, engineering, financial and administrative talent with the world’s biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to benefits such as health benefit contributions, retirement plans with match and flexible spending accounts. Skill is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment- one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive. #J-18808-Ljbffr Aquent