Ariba Procurement to Pay Specialist

Title: Ariba Procurement Specialist Location: Hybrid (Miramar, FL or Dallas, TX) Duration: Contract to Hire Compensation: 24-27 hr (CTH Salary up to 57,500 plus 10% bonus)Work Requirements: , Holders, or authoirzed to work in the USJob Description: Provide end user support for the Ariba P2P Buying & Invoicing processes. Provide guidance and support to the Ariba enablement team and Catalog Manager on recommended suppliers to integrate, in addition to other catalog management activities. Provide recommendations on opportunities to utilize Ariba contracts to gain proficiencies within procurement operations. Monitor the departments Daily To Do list, which includes:-Ensure that all PR s are approved & expedited and-adhoc orders are checked & processed correctly .-Invoices in Reconciling Status are corrected & readied for payment Initiate and lead continuous improvement initiatives for Procure to Pay activities Drive standardization, compliance, and utilization of the P2P tool Create contracts, BPO s utilizing Ariba. Add new vendors, catalogs (electronic & CIF) to Ariba. Create and publish Ariba reports. Audit supplier order confirmations against Purchase orders for item, delivery date, quantity, ship to and pricing. Ensure that suppliers meet or exceed contractual commitments, and that correct optimal prices are paid for materials and services. Troubleshoot problems with delivery, price, and quality of material; implement solutions or recommend solutions to appropriate source resolution. Communicate issues and resolutions to necessary stakeholders. Provide root cause investigation, recommend, and execute corrective actions. Participates in projects to implement initiatives; identifies project opportunities; generates ideas and solutions. Communicates with related areas to coordinate work. May lead work activities of others, coordinating daily activities and providing training, coaching and guidance. Run data & Spend reports from SAP ERP system.Skillset / Experience: Bachelor s degree in relevant area of focus preferably in product related supply chain, procurement, finance, or logistics procurement functions Must have expertise with business applications (SAP & Ariba) Strong communication skills, both verbal and written with internal customers and external suppliers Strong cognitive thinking with analytical and problem-solving skills Strong attention to detail Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems Ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong computer skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Teams,) Capable of extracting data from company systems and MM modules as requiredOur benefits package includes: (EXCLUDE on perm placements) Comprehensive medical benefits Competitive pay, 401(k) Retirement plan and much more!About INSPYR Solutions: As a leading information technology partner, we connect top IT talent with our clients to provide innovative business solutions through our IT Staffing, Professional Services, and Infrastructure Solutions divisions. We understand and value the unique needs of highly-skilled information technology professionals in the industry and always strive to stay above the curve. Our company was founded on the following core values: Be the Best, Understand the Urgency, Never Ever Give Up, Have the Courage to Excel, and Make a Contribution. We take pride in our business model and strive to create a positive workplace environment through an exemplary culture.INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.