Supplier Enablement Analyst
Listed on 2026-01-20
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Business
Business Systems/ Tech Analyst, Business Analyst
Job Title: Supplier Enablement Analyst
Location: West Des Moines, IA
Secondary
Location:
Charlotte, NC
Max Pay Rate: $31/hr
Job Type: Contract (12 months, potential to extend)
Interview: 30-minute MS Teams call
We are seeking a Supplier Enablement Analyst to support supplier onboarding, maintenance, and system reconciliation activities within Operational Accounting
. This role plays a critical part in ensuring suppliers are accurately enabled, maintained, and transacting efficiently across Ariba Buying & Invoicing and People Soft
.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong analytical skills, operational accounting experience, and hands‑on exposure to supplier enablement, procurement systems, or accounts payable processes. This role requires independence, attention to detail, and the ability to resolve escalations involving both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
Key Responsibilities- Manage supplier setup and maintenance requests, including project-based initiatives (Early Pay Discount, Virtual Card).
- Monitor Ariba Buying & Invoicing mismatch reports and research discrepancies between Ariba and People Soft.
- Serve as a point of contact for escalated supplier and internal business inquiries, providing troubleshooting and resolution.
- Independently prioritize and resolve escalations; identify and report system defects.
- Participate in monthly UAT testing, including test script execution and documentation.
- Analyze process risks and document procedures and training materials to improve team performance.
- Support supplier onboarding efforts, partnering with suppliers and internal teams to ensure successful transaction enablement in Ariba.
- Work directly with suppliers to troubleshoot Ariba modules and People Soft system issues.
- Execute system clean-up initiatives (e.g., inactivating unused supplier locations, updating physical address data for sanctions screening).
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sourcing, Contracts, Procurement, Accounts Payable, Enabling Capabilities, and Business partners.
- 2+ years of experience in Operational Accounting, Accounts Payable, Supplier Enablement, or related roles.
- Experience working with procurement or supplier systems (Ariba, People Soft, or similar).
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong communication skills when interacting with internal teams and external suppliers.
- Hands‑on experience with SAP Ariba Buying & Invoicing.
- Experience supporting supplier onboarding or enablement.
- Exposure to UAT testing, system reconciliation, or process improvement initiatives.
- Background in supply chain, procurement operations, or accounting operations.
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