Business Support Manager - Procurement & Financial Operations
Hybrid: Remote (PST Time Zone)
Rate: $34/hour
Req. ID: 164897-1
ANDERSEN is looking for an experienced Business Manager to support procurement and financial operations within an innovative AI research environment. This person will work alongside the business management team to onboard suppliers, manage purchase orders, process invoices and payments, and help improve purchasing processes. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a fast-moving, startup-style AI lab within a large technology organization.
Key Skills & Responsibilities
- Create, submit, and manage purchase orders across the organization.
- Support purchasing through PO, SPR, QuickPay, VPay, and other approved payment methods.
- Onboard new suppliers and coordinate required payment and compliance documentation.
- Review invoices for accuracy and obtain service-delivery and payment approvals.
- Partner with technical points of contact to confirm submitted time and completed services.
- Track purchases, invoices, payments, and outstanding documentation.
- Process sales-tax exemption certificates and payment-term requests.
- Communicate with suppliers, compliance teams, finance partners, and internal stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate purchasing and financial records.
- Identify opportunities to improve procurement and invoicing processes.
Top Must-Have Hard Skills
- Purchase Order Management: 2+ years of experience creating and managing purchase orders.
- Financial Management: 2+ years of experience supporting financial or purchasing operations.
- Invoice Management: 2+ years of experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, or invoice processing.
- Microsoft Experience: Previous experience working at Microsoft or supporting Microsoft as a contractor is required.
Ideal Background
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 2–3 years of related business management, procurement, finance, or operations experience.
- Experience managing suppliers, purchase orders, invoices, and payment approvals.
- Strong Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and documentation skills.
- Familiarity with Microsoft purchasing tools and internal processes.
- Excellent attention to detail and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work with minimal oversight.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.