Supplier Manager & Spend Analyst

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Since its inception, the University of Arkansas System has developed a tradition of excellence that includes the state's 1871 flagship, land-grant research university; Arkansas's premier institution for medical education, treatment and research; a major metropolitan university; an 1890 land-grant university; two regional universities serving southern and western Arkansas; five community colleges; two schools of law; a presidential school; a residential math and science high school; a 100 percent-online university and divisions of agriculture, archeology and criminal justice. The individual entities of the UA System maintain cooperative strength as well as diverse offerings that exhibit unmatched economic and social impact to the state.

The UA System provides communities in Arkansas with access to academic and professional opportunities, develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students and provides knowledge and research skills to an ever-changing society. The system enrolls more than 60,000 students, employs over 17,000 employees, and has a total budget of over $2 billion. An intrinsic part of the texture and fabric of Arkansas, the UA System is a driving force in the state's economic, educational and cultural advancement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• The educational equivalent of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education

• At least three years of experience working within the area of procure to pay

• At least one year of supervisory experience

• Must be able to work collaboratively and travel to campuses as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or higher in Accounting, Finance, or Business

• Proficient in multiple financial areas within the procure to pay lifecycle.

• Significant experience assessing, revising, implementing and supporting business processes related to finance

• Experience with change management related to large enterprise system deployments

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong technical aptitude

• Ability to adapt and learn quickly as priorities change

• Knowledge and understanding of end to end Procure to Pay process.

• Strong presentation, oral, and written communication skills

• Strong organizational and task management skills

• Solid analytical skills

• Effective management and team skills

• Ability to make decisions at the project team level and properly escalate those decisions that cannot be resolved on a timely basis

• Ability to structure work efficiently

• Ability to provide direction and use interpersonal influences to gain goal alignments with results versus activity-oriented outcomes

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.