Description
You will own and drive Procurement Operations activities as they relate to the buying process at PayPal, with particular focus on SAP Ariba Contract Compliance.
You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, acting as the subject matter expert and go-to resource for Contract Compliance, shaping process and policy direction, and mentoring less experienced analysts.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Oversee the end-to-end process for third-party onboarding, including sourcing activities, supplier registration, risk assessments, purchase orders, invoicing, and contract compliance.
- Act as a primary point of contact for business managers and third parties, providing expert guidance, answering questions, and advising on onboarding, risk assessment, and payment activities.
- Develop comprehensive training materials and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), deliver ongoing training, and facilitate change management to enhance process awareness and understanding.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely onboarding of third-party vendors and integrate risk activities into the procure-to-pay process.
- Lead the execution of risk assessments, ongoing monitoring, and reassessments of third parties.
- Ensure compliance with policy and regulatory requirements throughout the third-party lifecycle.
- Identify and address issues impacting the third-party management program, providing effective remediation.
- Innovate and improve business processes, user experience, and systems involved in the third-party lifecycle.
- Analyze data to assess inventory health, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations.
- Lead and mentor team members, fostering creativity and providing direction with a high degree of latitude.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong working knowledge of SAP Ariba required, including Contract Compliance configuration
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), including advanced Excel skills for reporting and analysis
- Minimum 4-6 years of work experience with Ariba modules, including demonstrated ownership of Contract Compliance or comparable processes
- Advanced understanding of procurement and contracting processes, with the ability to interpret contract terms and apply judgment to nonstandard situations
- Proven track record independently identifying, building the case for, and implementing process improvement initiatives
- Deep background in the field of procure to pay, purchasing, contracts and/or compliance, with exposure to cross-functional or global operating environments
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with experience presenting to and influencing senior stakeholders and mentoring more junior team members
- YOE: 8+ years of experience, with 4+ years in procurement / procurement operations
Benefits: At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset-you. That’s why we offer comprehensive, choice-based programs, to support all aspects of personal wellbeing,physical, emotional, and financial,delivering meaningful value where it matters most. We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health.