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WGU Corporation is hiring a Supervisor, Procurement Operations. The role involves managing a Procurement Operations team by handling hiring, coaching, and training, while overseeing all procure-to-pay processing activities to ensure accuracy, compliance, and process improvements.

Highlights

Manage daily operations and personnel development within the Procurement Operations department.
Administer Workday and related procure-to-pay systems.
Provide assistance on procure-to-pay and project-related issues to managers and employees.
Maintain procure-to-pay records, reports, policies, and procedures.
Ensure department completion metrics for requisitions, purchase orders, and supplier registration are met.
Coordinate with auditors for external audits of procure-to-pay processes and controls.
Recommend and implement process improvements for procure-to-pay workflows.
Manage expense reports related to the Procurement Department P-Card.
Use ERP, eProcurement systems, and advanced Microsoft Office skills; general accounting and financial systems knowledge required.
Requires a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field, plus 3 years of procurement operations experience and basic management skills; master's degree and certifications such as CPSM or CPIM preferred.
Position offers a salary range of $75,900 to $125,300 and includes benefits like bonuses, insurance, retirement plans, tuition discounts, and paid leave.
Occasional travel up to 20% for meetings and conferences.

Supervisor, Procurement Operations Full Description

If you're passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you're committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career.

Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.

The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
Grade: Management_Executive 605Pay Range: $75,900.00 - $125,300.00

Job Description
The Supervisor, Procurement Operations is responsible for general purchasing and the daily management of a team of employees which includes hiring, motivating, recognizing and rewarding, coaching, counseling, training, and problem solving. Additionally, the position is responsible for all procure-to-pay processing activities.

Job Duties

Oversees Procurement Operations department personnel development and activities.
Administers Workday and related procure-to-pay systems.
Assists managers and employees with procure-to-pay and project-related questions and issues.
Oversees completion and maintenance of all procure-to-pay and project-related records and reports.
Assesses, documents, and updates procure-to-pay policies and procedures.
Ensures accuracy, security, and completeness and meets department completion metrics of requisitions and purchase orders.
Oversees supplier registration and reporting and meets department completion metrics.
Works with auditors on external audits of procure-to-pay and project information, controls, and procedures.
Identifies and makes recommendations for process improvements to the procure-to-pay process.
Manages expense reports for the Procurement Department P-Card.
Attends and participates in meetings and committees as required.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge and experience with using and managing ERP and eProcurement systems
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications
General understanding of the complete source-to-pay process
Advanced understanding and management of the procure-to-pay process
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to collaborate with other departments to improve processes and procedures
General working knowledge of general accounting, payables and disbursement operations, and financial systems.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
3 years of experience in procurement operations
Basic management knowledge, such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching, and process execution.

Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this job may substitute for education degree requirements. Generally, equivalent relevant experience is defined as 1 year of experience for 1 year of education and is the discretion of the hiring manager.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree
Certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CPIM), or a related field
Higher Education procurement experience
Ability to travel for team meetings, projects, or professional conferences

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

This position requires occasional travel of up to 20%, including required attendance at designated company summits (typically one to two per year). Additional travel may include conferences, visits to company locations, and other business-related events as needed. Additional travel may be assigned as needed to support business requirements.

Position & Application Details
Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.

How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It's not all-inclusive.

Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.

Original Job Description

Job Duties

Oversees Procurement Operations department personnel development and activities.
Administers Workday and related procure-to-pay systems.
Assists managers and employees with procure-to-pay and project-related questions and issues.
Oversees completion and maintenance of all procure-to-pay and project-related records and reports.
Assesses, documents, and updates procure-to-pay policies and procedures.
Ensures accuracy, security, and completeness and meets department completion metrics of requisitions and purchase orders.
Oversees supplier registration and reporting and meets department completion metrics.
Works with auditors on external audits of procure-to-pay and project information, controls, and procedures.
Identifies and makes recommendations for process improvements to the procure-to-pay process.
Manages expense reports for the Procurement Department P-Card.
Attends and participates in meetings and committees as required.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge and experience with using and managing ERP and eProcurement systems
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications
General understanding of the complete source-to-pay process
Advanced understanding and management of the procure-to-pay process
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to collaborate with other departments to improve processes and procedures
General working knowledge of general accounting, payables and disbursement operations, and financial systems.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
3 years of experience in procurement operations
Basic management knowledge, such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching, and process execution.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree
Certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CPIM), or a related field
Higher Education procurement experience
Ability to travel for team meetings, projects, or professional conferences

How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It's not all-inclusive.

Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.

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