Senior Procurement Specialist

RESPONSIBILITIES:
A client with Kforce is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to join their team in Mountain View, CA.

Essential Functions:
* Assist with payment processing and invoicing to ensure suppliers are paid timely
* Analyze invoices and expenses and ensure accuracy and completeness prior to processing payments
* Support stakeholders, GSP and the accounting department leaders as well as the outsourced India team by participating in daily meetings, AP activities and various projects
* Collaborate across the client to leverage resources and knowledge to solve problems and achieve results to meet deliverables and deadlines
* Continuously review and improve accounts payable processes to maximize efficiency, accuracy, and minimize errors
* Provide recommendations and support to automate key analytics or reporting to drive productivity
* Employ data mining techniques to identify opportunities for the business and GBS continuous improvement

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or other quantitative discipline or equivalent work experience
* 5+ years Procurement or Accounts Payable
* Expert knowledge of all aspects of payables procedures and full cycle accounting practices both in North America and Internationally preferred
* Exhibits high levels of judgment, innovation, and creativity; Is a critical thinker; Effectively uses inquiry and advocacy to work through barriers
* Experience with process improvement and development of best practices
* Experience developing and/or presenting business cases
* Excellent in collaboration and productivity systems such as Microsoft Applications, Google Drive, Salesforce, Smartsheet and Slack
* Experience with pivots or other data analytics approaches
* Availability to directly support and interact with multiple international business units
* Strong analytical, written and communication skills
* Strong ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
* Excellent documentation and requirements analysis with experience developing and/or presenting business cases
* Ability to work independently as well as lead and collaborate in cross-functional team environments

Desired Skills:
* Experience with Enterprise systems and data (i.e., Oracle, Aravo and Coupa preferred)
* Experience with Google Cloud Apps is a plus
* Experience with PowerPoint or other data analytics software
* Excellent computer and Excel skills
* Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to analyze complex data sets
* Exceptional analytical, communication, project management, and presentation skills

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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