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Walsh School of Foreign Service
Procurement Analyst
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A Procurement Analyst is responsible for the analysis of purchasing within an organization, ensuring that the purchasing strategy is kept to and that inventory levels are maintained.
$87,270 / year median in California
-5% projected decline
Job Description
Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world. Requirements The Procurement Analyst oversees the management of all procurement-sourcing activities for their assigned unit. The position supports the Capitol Campus stakeholders by leading the initiation, management, and completion of the procure-to-pay and supplier contract lifecycles. The role will direct and oversee all aspects of procure-to-pay activities, including requisition initiation, purchase order issuance, contract-need determination, contract requests, good receiving, invoice tracking, and ad-hoc financial reporting needed to ensure adherence to school-specific Service Level Agreements (SLA). The analyst will serve as a Subject Matter Expert on procurement-sourcing, collaborating with internal stakeholders to effectively resolve complex issues related to invoice payment triage and match exceptions. Additionally, the Procurement Analyst will develop and review reports related to procurement spend across any and all non-compensation expense categories and as needed to improve University-wide procurement operations. Work Interactions The Procurement Analyst will report to the Office of the Chief Financial Officer and dotted-line to assigned school. The Procurement Analyst will serve at the intersection of Procurement and Accounts Payable by performing necessary triage to resolve and troubleshoot purchasing and invoices issues. This position will be co-located with the business unit they support and collaborate with intra department roles in strategic sourcing and contract management. Requirements and Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in a related field 2-4 years' of relevant professional experience Relevant, or potential to develop, financial acumen (budgeting, transactional support, chart of accounts, requisitions purchase orders, procurement, and travel) Ability to learn and communicate university, campus, and school policies to a variety of stakeholders Ability to triage and escalate potentially complex issues to team leads, supervisors, or appropriate department contacts Ability to discern appropriate process and/or payment mechanisms for expenditures Basic understanding of Excel and general data analysis (analyzing instances to identify errors, challenges, etc. and any areas for process improvements) and willingness/potential to further Excel and data analysis skills Ability to run and utilize system/ERP reports for financial management activities Attention to detail Professional demeanor, communications skills, and ability to provide exceptional customer service Service oriented, professional demeanor and a team orientation is required; i.e. avoiding that's not my job Ability to flex and support additional needs as assigned Willingness and demonstrated potential to gain new skills and proficiencies and adapt to changing environments Ability to think outside the box and solve problems creatively Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritize work and multi-task to meet deadlines Preferred requirements and qualifications should be listed separately here. Prior experience in procurement