Procure to Pay Sourcing Analyst (SAP Ariba) in Philadelphia,Pennsylvania

Job Duration: 6 months

Our client is seeking a short term Procurement & A/P Operations Specialist to support increased transactional activity and supplier payment issue resolution at their Philadelphia site. This contractor will be a hands on contributor focused on purchase order accuracy, invoice troubleshooting, and resolving payment blocks by partnering with Accounts Payable and suppliers.
This role is well suited for a self directed procurement or A/P professional who can quickly ramp up, manage high volume work, and drive issues to resolution in a fast paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Create, review, correct, and submit purchase orders in SAP Ariba
Investigate and resolve invoice and PO mismatches (pricing, quantity, receipt, data issues)
Troubleshoot blocked or rejected invoices and identify root causes preventing payment
Partner with Accounts Payable to resolve outstanding invoices and clear backlogs
Support the site with supplier invoice payment rejections and guidance on corrective actions
Communicate directly with suppliers to update customer master data (W 9s, remittance details, billing information)
Track and manage issue resolution, escalating systemic issues as needed

Requirements
5 8 years of experience in procurement operations, A/P operations, or contract administration
Hands on SAP Ariba experience (required)
Strong understanding of PO lifecycle and invoice to pay processes
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (tracking, reconciliation)
Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience working directly with suppliers
Highly organized, detail oriented, and proactive
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results quickly

Additional Notes
This is a temporary, execution focused role with immediate impact
Candidate must be comfortable with hands on transactional work and supplier follow up
Prior experience supporting site level procurement or payment issue resolution is a plus