Employment as a Contingent Worker aligns well with individuals seeking career flexibility and non-traditional work arrangements, while also being motivated to produce exceptional results in prominent roles. Magnit Direct Source is a service provided by Magnit Global that connects top-tier talent directly to an industry-leading company. Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. and Magnit Global, in collaboration, offer flexible contingent assignments across diverse projects creating opportunities for engaging work. As a Contingent Worker, you will not be employed Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. You will be employed by our Managed Service Provider, Magnit Global, which oversees the majority of our temporary contract recruitment.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Procurement Operations Manager supports companywide procurement activities by managing supplier data and operational processes, resolving internal and external inquiries, promoting compliance, and partnering cross-functionally to improve procurement effectiveness. The role serves as a subject matter expert for procurement processes and systems and contributes to reporting, continuous improvement, and best-practice development.
Job Schedule: Hybrid – 1-2 days in the office; Tues/Wed/Thurs
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support day-to-day Procurement Operations activities for departments across the organization. Support procurement processes, policies, and procedures in collaboration with key stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate supplier profiles, including supplier contacts, address, etc.; partner consistently with requestors, business owners, and suppliers to maintain complete and accurate supplier information.
- Review supplier risk scores during onboarding or updating supplier profiles. Identify high risk and/or discrepancies (e.g., company address) and resolve in collaboration with suppliers, Proc Ops teammates, and internal stakeholders.
- Investigate and resolve supplier profile access issues and system integration errors.
- Manage the Small Business mailbox, provide suppliers with registration instructions, route relevant supplier information to Strategic Sourcing colleagues, and maintain an accurate tracking log.
- Assist with validation of small business classifications and support small/diverse supplier spend reporting.
- Collaborate with Legal to address contract discrepancies and partner with Finance, Legal, Strategic Sourcing, and Disbursements to help ensure procurement-related activities align with established policies and procedures.
- Research internal and external inquiries, perform root-cause analysis, and implement or coordinate appropriate resolutions.
- Support reporting and metrics development; help establish best practices, streamline processes, identify continuous-improvement opportunities, and contribute to feasibility assessments.
- Perform other duties as required to support Procurement Operations.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven experience in supplier onboarding, procurement operations, and contract management.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and respond effectively to inquiries from stakeholders across the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to identify business needs and operational issues, determine root causes, and evaluate practical solutions and alternative approaches.
- SYSTEMS AND TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Coupa (or similar like Ariba /GEP) and SAP experience preferred; experience with an equivalent procurement platform may be considered.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, as well as all Microsoft products.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree preferred. Three to five years of experience in operational procurement, purchasing, accounts payable, or a related field.
Location: Basking Ridge, NJ (1-2 days/Wk T-W-Th onsite)
Pay Rate: $33- $44/Hour W-2 Only (based on Education/Experience)
Contract: 6-month (Possible extension)
Health, dental, vision, 401k (provided minimum eligibility hours are met)
Hybrid
QUALIFICATION/LICENSUREWork Authorization : US Citizen
Preferred years of experience : 3 years
Travel required : No travel required
Shift timings : Hybrid - Basking Ridge, NJ 1-2 days onsite/ T-W-TH