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Equitable Procurement Operations Associate in Syracuse, New York
Procurement Operations Associate ( 2400008J )
Primary Location : UNITED STATES-NY-Syracuse
Other Locations : UNITED STATES-NC-Charlotte
Organization : Equitable
Schedule : Full-time
Description
At Equitable, our power is in our people.
We're individuals from different cultures and backgrounds. Those differences make us stronger as a team and a force for good in our communities. Here, you'll work with dynamic individuals, build your skills, and unleash new ways of working and thinking. Are you ready to join an organization that will help unlock your potential?
The Corporate Sourcing and Procurement (CSP) team partners with business areas, as trusted advisors and business facilitators, to provide leading sourcing strategies and expertise, manage risk and maximize the total value returned from a diverse set of vendors.
Within CSP, Procurement Operations encompasses a series of important activities along the source-to-pay process including systems administration; sourcing project intake and triage; vendor management including risk reviews and support to business area vendor managers; purchase requisition processing; sourcing project management support; and systems administration. These functional activities require an understanding of the end-to-end Source-to-Pay process and ability to analyze data, resolve issues, process transactions, and deliver outcomes accurately and timely, engaging with business area stakeholders across the organization.
In this role, the Procurement Operations Associate works collaboratively with team members on assigned Sourcing, Operations, and Vendor Management activities determined by the continuous prioritization of business needs.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :
The Procurement Operations Associate performs various activities across the CSP functional areas (sourcing, vendor risk, procurement operations and accounts payable) as needed. Assigned activities may include assisting with triage of inbound sourcing project requests, pulling vendor contracts from our repository to support ad hoc inquiries, helping business areas complete the vendor onboarding risk assessment process, coordinating information requests across departments, resolving issues and questions as they arise by investigating facts across various CSP systems, supporting the team’s training, onboarding, and process documentation, drafting inter- and intra-departmental communications, and other duties as assigned.
The Procurement Operations Associate works directly with business areas and with team members ensuring timely and accurate customer service, and monitors and resolves issues as they arise. This individual must become proficient using various technology platforms including OneTrust, SynOps (our sourcing workflow technology), Ariba Buying & Invoicing, Ariba Contracts, SAP AP and DocuSign.
The base salary range for this position is $40,000 - $54,0000. Actual base salaries vary based on skills, experience, and geographical location. In addition to base pay, Equitable provides compensation to reward performance with base salary increases, spot bonuses, and short-term incentive compensation opportunities. Eligibility for these programs depends on level and functional area of responsibility.
For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For detailed descriptions of these benefits, please reference the link below.
Equitable Pay and Benefits: Equitable Total Rewards Program (https://portal.equitable.com/appentry/EDoxRedirect?node_id=A2023013000001)
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
General understanding of Sourcing & Procurement
Ability to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives within assigned time limits while maintaining work quality
Strong customer service skills
Analytical ability to obtain and assess data to resolve issues
Investigative curiosity and attention to detail
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Skills:
Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Influencing & Cross Functional Collaboration: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.
Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
Procurement: Knowledge of buying and procurement; ability to work with organizational strategies and practices, and use tools for buying goods, supplies, equipment and services needed to conduct business.
Vendor Management: Knowledge of vendor management methodologies, technologies and processes; ability to gain increased value and excellent services from vendors, as well as costs control and risk mitigation throughout the deal life cycle.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Demonstrates a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by treating everyone with respect and dignity, ensuring all voices are heard and advocating for change.
ABOUT EQUITABLE
At Equitable, we’re a team of over ten thousand strong; committed to helping our clients secure their financial well-being so that they can pursue long and fulfilling lives.
We turn challenges into opportunities by thinking, working, and leading differently – where everyone is a leader. We encourage every employee to leverage their unique talents to become a force for good at Equitable and in their local communities.
We are continuously investing in our people by offering growth, internal mobility, comprehensive compensation and benefits to support overall well-being, flexibility, and a culture of collaboration and teamwork.
We are looking for talented, dedicated, purposeful people who want to make an impact. Join Equitable and pursue a career with purpose.
Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.
NOTE: Equitable participates in the E-Verify program.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform the essential job functions of this position, please contact Human Resources at (212) 314-2211 or email us at TalentAcquisition@equitable.com .
Req ID: 2400008J