*Securian Financial Groups internal position title is Procurement Analyst. Position Summary: Be a part of our journey and contribute to the team that's refining procure-to-pay at Securian Financial! In this role, you'll craft and steer policies, standards, and procedures for the procure-to-pay process, ensuring alignment with our organization's vision. Your skills will play a role in managing vendor relationships to uphold performance standards and drive value in line with our enterprise strategy. Step into a role where your contributions will make an impact on our success! Responsibilities include but not limited to: Support the implementation of strategy through spend analytics, market intelligence, and continuous improvement of procurement processes and tools. Manage tactical vendor relationships and oversee the testing, validation, and optimization of procurement systems to meet business needs and strategic objectives. Support procurement projects by addressing policies, procedures, and process improvements, while effectively communicating valuation and compliance outcomes to stakeholders. Lead the supplier enablement process, serving as the primary contact for suppliers, SAP Ariba support, and internal stakeholders to drive the onboarding process, define the adoption strategy, and maintain the Supplier Communications Strategy and Plan. Collaborate with category managers to identify savings opportunities, leveraging tools like Suplari, spend reporting and SAP Ariba trends, and provide actionable recommendations for savings and consolidation to support EP and Enterprise financial goals. Qualifications: Demonstrated ability to manage and streamline procurement processes using Ariba's buying and invoicing modules. Skilled in utilizing the Ariba Network for efficient buyer-supplier collaboration and transaction management. Knowledgeable in assessing supplier performance and risk using Ariba's lifecycle management tools. Strong background in generating insightful reports and analytics using SAP S4Hana and Master Data Governance (MDG) tools. Ability to manipulate and analyze data with Excel, including the use of Power Query for data transformation and preparation. Familiarity with ServiceNow's IT service management capabilities to enhance procurement operations and vendor management. #LI-hybrid **This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.** Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you’re in a commutable distance (90 minutes) you’ll join us 2-3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules. When working in our offices at least two days per week isn’t feasible (vacations, illness, travel, etc.), an eight day per month standard is an option. Physical job requirements: Ability to utilize the keyboard, computer and/or mouse for up to 8 hours per day. Ability to work at least 40 hours per week. Ability to utilize the phone and/or virtual meeting platform for 1-4 hours per day. The physical job requirements described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of jobs. Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job – it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here: Paid time off: We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. During your first year of hire, you receive a prorated bank of personal days and vacation time depending on your month of hire. Leave programs: Securian’s flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave. Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian’s 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service. Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners and children – are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage. Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you. Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including: Mental Wellness and Disability Pride at Securian Financial Securian Young Professionals Network Securian Multicultural Network Securian Women and Allies Network Servicemember Associate Resource Group For more information regarding Securian’s benefits, please review our Benefits page. 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