Enablement & Operations Analyst

Procurement Enablement & Operations AnalystThe Procurement Enablement & Operations Analyst leads two areas 1) source-to-pay process: Procurement Enablement (the policies, systems, data, KPIs and training that let the business buy correctly) and 2) Operational Procurement (the day-to-day execution of vendor onboarding, purchase requisition (PR) to purchase order (PO) conversion, outline agreements and compliance reporting). This role has strong business and system acumen. The analyst understands how procurement decisions affect cost, cash, supply continuity and financial controls, and how those processes are built in SAP S/4HANA and Ariba. The role sets up the procurement KPI framework (retro spend, vendor onboarding etc), measures and enforces compliance, and drives corrective actions with Buyers, requisitioners, suppliers, AP, Finance, IT and Operations. It is the go-to resource for procurement process and system.RESPONSIBILITIES:ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSProcurement EnablementTranslate procurement policy and approval rules (delegation of authority, contract requirements) into clear processes, system workflows and release strategies in SAP/Ariba)Design and maintain buying channels (catalogs, SAP contracts, scheduling agreements, spot buys) so requisitioners are guided to the right supplier, price and approval pathWrite and maintain procurement procedures, work instructions, desk guides and training; onboard and train requisitioners, buyers and approvers on policy and system useAct as procurement key user for SAP and Ariba: resolves/ addresses issues, define business requirements, test changes (UAT) and support releases and go-lives with ITIdentify and deliver simplification and automation opportunities (touchless POs, approval routing, catalogs, workflow, self-service reporting) with IT, AP and FinanceDefine rules to tackle tail spend and reduce supplier onboarding.Set up the procurement KPI framework: define metrics, calculation rules, data sources, targets, owners and reporting cadence. Lead root-cause analysis on KPI missesEnforce procurement policy by monitoring exceptions, escalating repeat non-compliance and working with managers to close gapsOperational ProcurementOwn the vendor onboarding workflow in SAP/Ariba (SLP), from request and due diligence to approval and activation, with complete tax, and certification documentsSet and enforce supplier master data standards (purchasing org, payment terms, Incoterms, partner functions); lead vendor master clean-up, blocking and de-duplication with AP and FinanceManage the PR-to-PO pipeline: monitor open requisitions, convert PRs to POs, and reduce cycle time and manual touchesMaintain source lists, purchasing info records and pricing conditions so requisitions route to the right Buyer, approver and agreement.Create, maintain and monitor outline agreements (value and quantity contracts, scheduling agreements); track consumption, expirations and price changes and alert Buyers ahead of renewalsMaintain supplier records, contracts, and vendor informationCoordinate vendor communications and follow-up actionsCompliance, Controls & AuditProcurement compliance reporting: approval-policy adherence, contract coverage, vendor master changes and segregation-of-duties conflictsSupport internal and external audits and reporting requirements.Business & System AcumenUnderstand how procurement links to planning/MRP, receiving, Inventory, AP, Finance, and how a change in one area affects the othersUse knowledge of SAP data structures, standard reports and transactions to diagnose issues, reconcile data and propose fixesWeigh cost, risk, cashflow, control and user-experience trade-offs when recommending process or system changes; build business cases where neededChampion disciplined procurement execution and governance across plants, projects and business functionsMINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTSBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Information Systems or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience5+ years of experience in procurement operations, purchasing, sourcing or source-to-pay, preferably in manufacturing, CPG, food/agriculture or operations3+ years of hands-on SAP purchasing experience, including PRs, POs, outline agreements, info records, source lists and vendor master dataProven experience setting up and reporting procurement KPIs, and driving corrective actions to closureDemonstrated ownership of vendor onboarding, procurement policy compliance or procurement enablement (training, process design, system rollout)PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCESStrong business and system acumen across the end-to-end procure-to-pay processAdvanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data modeling) and strong analytical, root-cause and problem-solving skillsAble to enforce policy and hold stakeholders accountable while keeping strong working relationshipsHigh data accuracy, attention to detail and understanding of internal controlsAble to train stakeholders at all levelsAble to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environmentSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESN/APHYSICAL DEMANDSSitting for prolonged periods.Walking through warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and multiple buildings.Occasional bending and lifting.WORK ENVIRONMENTOffice environment with a hybrid model of three days in the office, based on business needs. Time spent in distribution, warehouse, and production areas. Exposure to dust, moisture, noise, and hot or cold temperatures. Frequent interaction with suppliers, carriers, 3PL providers, and cross-functional business partners.WHY BLUE DIAMOND?In addition to working at the world's largest, state-of-the-art almond manufacturer, we offer a safe and collaborative team environment, with numerous opportunities for free training and career advancement. Check out the BDG Benefits, Health & Wellness Guide HERE. Blue Diamond Growers