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Procurement Process Improvement - Senior Associate
Job description

Are you passionate about streamlining procurement processes, driving operational excellence, and delivering real value through efficiency and automation? Our client is looking for an experienced Procurement Process Improvement - Senior Associate to help shape and optimize their Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations and broader sourcing strategies.

In this role, you’ll combine deep procurement process knowledge with a continuous improvement mindset to lead transformative initiatives. You’ll be instrumental in improving performance, reducing costs, and driving sustainable, tech-enabled procurement practices.

What You’ll Do:

  • Analyze procurement and sourcing processes—including P2P, vendor onboarding, contracting, and contract lifecycle management—to identify areas for improvement.
  • Apply methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma to design and implement optimized workflows.
  • Lead cross-functional process improvement initiatives alongside teams from Procurement, Legal, Tax, Accounts Payable, and more.
  • Develop and maintain process maps, value stream maps, and other visual tools to communicate current and future state workflows.
  • Partner with stakeholders to align process enhancements with broader business goals.
  • Contribute to system implementations and upgrades—gathering requirements, supporting testing, and optimizing the user experience.
  • Identify and manage risks related to compliance, suppliers, and contracts.
  • Stay on top of industry trends and emerging tech in procurement and automation.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s or relevant certifications are a plus).
  • 5+ years of experience in operations consulting, procurement, or supply chain process development.
  • Expertise in Source-to-Pay platforms (e.g., Coupa preferred, Jaggaer, GEP, Ariba).
  • Proven track record in procurement process design and optimization (especially P2P and sourcing).
  • Experience leading or supporting enterprise software implementation/enhancement projects.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Visio, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Bonus points for experience with automation and data tools like Alteryx and Tableau.
  • Strong communication and facilitation skills with a collaborative, cross-functional approach.

 

location
>Dallas, TX
Salary
$100,000 - $125,000

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