Associate Manager, Procurement Contract Administration (Hybrid)

Company: Campbell Soup Company
Location: Camden
Posted on: June 15, 2022

Job Description:

Imagine...working for a company that knows that its people are the key to its success in the marketplace. A company in which achieving extraordinary results and having a stimulating work experience are part of the same process.We cultivate and embrace a diverse employee population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our global culture.We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference.GENERAL SUMMARY:The position will be responsible for leading the process of the creation and maintenance of complex supply contracts in SAP, facilitate issue resolution and change management regarding SAP related process and training/on-boarding of new associates, maintenance of SAP health metrics, Envision Forecast/Inventory Reports as well as Supplier Scorecards, and is the subject matter expert in Procurement Systems. - To complete these responsibilities, this position will become the subject matter expert that supports Procurement in SAP, Envision, Service Now and Ariba. - Will act as a liaison to address material concerns and provide input to Corporate Buyers to optimize contract terms to improve service and avoid blocked invoices. - Adherence to company policies, procurement processes and endeavors related to the operation of a proactive and strategic Unit. -PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Manage a team of analysts focused on contract administration in Ariba and SAP (25%)Responsible for the overall quality of data residing in Ariba and SAP, including the development and distribution of Envision reporting to track health metrics (15%)Manage important stakeholder relationships with Corporate Procurement, Plant Buyers and other business partners, assisting these teams with meeting their Enabler targets (15%)Develop and deliver trainings to on-board Buyers (10%)Lead root cause analyses when issues arise and implement resolutions (10%)Drive continuous improvement to systems and processes, including the development/refinement of automations, reporting and dashboarding to track key metrics (15%)Represent contract administration as a subject matter expert for project work (10%).COMPLEXITY AND SCOPE:Coordinate the calendar and fiscal year end contract creation processProactively seek out opportunities to improve process and communications between the Contract team and Procurement.Facilitate issue resolution associated with contract calendar (year-end/fiscal year-end) contract creation process.Perform basic analysis for firm fixed price or similar contracts.Proficient use of SAP ERP system for Contract Management.Gain working knowledge of buyer categories to support business objectives.Close interaction with Procurement, R&D, Material Planners, and Vendors.Collaborate with Supply Chain to reduce transactional complexity and costs.Work heavily in SAP, Envision, Microsoft Excel, and other data systems.Actively participate and contribute to the power user teams, taking a lead role in projects, reports and process improvements.MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:Bachelor's degree requiredMINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Minimum 5 years of experience in SAP requiredOTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NEEDED:Excellent communication and project management skillsExperience in procurement, supplier management, finance, communications and/or customer serviceExperience with ERP systems and Procure-to-Pay processes, specifically Ariba and/or SAPAdvanced experience with procure-to-pay processes, types of procurement contracts, commodity pricing, quality standards, sources of supply (including diversity suppliers), value analysis and other cost savings methodsExperience in developing metrics and reporting associated with procurement performanceAbility to analyze large amounts of data and translate into go-forward strategiesAbility to work in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities and high volumeAbility to lead cross-functional tasks or project, develop and/or provide training, and influence stakeholdersEffectively develop and give presentationsPower BI experience a plus% OF TRAVEL REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION - noneWORK ENVIRONMENT:Normal corporate office environmentACRThe Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.In that regard, U.S. applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information. Job SummaryJob number: Req-36618Date posted : 2022-05-27Profession: FinanceEmployment type: Full time

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