ROLE SUMMARY

This position is a member of the Strategic Business Solutions (SBS) team within PSSM, responsible for supporting business operations with a primary focus on procure to pay (P2P) processes. This role will help drive efficiencies across a wide range of sourcing activities and will liaise with Procurement, Finance and the PSSM Sourcing Council members to ensure a consistent methodology for generating purchase orders and tracking spend.

Responsibilities:

Project Execution and Delivery

• Generate requisitions and manage non-capital purchase orders across all lines within PSSM including managing associated documents and reviewing for completeness, raising POs, requesting approvals, and resolving discrepancies.
• Interface with PSSM colleagues, Procurement, Finance, and vendors to ensure seamless procure to pay processes.
• Manage documents associated with POs such as quotes or Statement of Work (SOW) and ensure proper signature is obtained and documents are attached to the purchase requisition.
• Assist with setting up new vendors and maintaining existing ones in Ariba.
• Extend end dates and/or close purchase orders as needed.
• Review Invoices and communicate back to vendors any discrepancies. Work with vendor, business contacts, Finance, and Procurement to resolve issues.
• Support operational reporting by gathering monthly metrics related to PO approved/spent/saved, discrepancies, contractor cost and other as needed.
• Monitor PO spend, identify when there is significant under or overspend, and communicate to business owners.
• Assist with contractor on/off-boarding as needed.
• Create and maintain P2P training materials and monitor internal system and process changes for updates. Communicate any significant changes to the SOE leadership and the PSSM Sourcing Council.
• Work with other P2P professionals within PSSM to share best practices, provide back-up coverage, and devise communications as needed.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and participate on projects that enhance P2P systems and processes.
• Support other general operational tasks as needed.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree in Management, Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in a similar function, preferably in finance or procurement related role. Experience managing a budget is a plus.
• Microsoft Office and Excel skills- Pivot tables, and similar tools.
• Experience with Ariba BOD, Kofax, and P2P ticketing system preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong planning, prioritization, and organization skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks/requests simultaneously under time constraints across global time zones and meet deadlines in a professional manner.
• Strong listening, written and verbal communication and negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to effectively manage customer relationships.
• Experience with Ariba Spend Management or other related procurement tools is preferred.
• Data Analysis skills is a plus.

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.