Procure to Pay Analyst

Job Purpose

Own the daily execution of Rise Baking Company’s source-to-pay cycle, including purchase order management, contract implementation, supplier balancing, and ERP data integrity across all manufacturing facilities. This role is the operational backbone of the Procure-to-Pay function, enabling Sourcing Managers to focus on strategic sourcing by ensuring every transaction, contract, and data record is accurate, timely, and audit-ready.

Essential Functions

• Flag master data discrepancies and collaborate with the MDM team on resolution; ensure transactions are not processed on unverified supplier records
• Implement new supplier contracts into SAP, releasing, sourcing, coding, and classifying with precision; partner with Sourcing Managers on correct routing
• Manage and maintain Purchase Info Records (PIRs) in SAP/SRM, ensuring pricing and terms are always current
• Investigate and resolve Xflow invoice exceptions; escalate with full documentation when needed
• Maintain contract documentation in DocuSign and SharePoint in audit-ready condition
• Serve as first point of contact for internal stakeholder questions related to contracts, pricing for purchase orders, and system data
• Identify process gaps and contribute to SOP improvement initiatives
• Serve as ERP subject matter expert for assigned process area – the person others come to first before escalating
• Provide end-user training on best use of ERP systems
• Convert purchase requisitions to purchase orders accurately and on time across 20 manufacturing facilities (when applicable)
• Complete monthly supplier balancing and distribute reconciliation reports by business day 5 each month
• Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of manufactured products
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, finance, or related field
• 1+ years of experience in procurement operations, accounts payable, or supply chain, preferably in manufacturing, CPG, or food & beverage
• Background in a bakery, food manufacturing, or consumer goods environment preferred
• Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP/procurement systems
• Strong Excel skills; comfortable with pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and reconciliation work
• Experience with supplier balancing or invoice reconciliation workflows preferred
• Experience with Appian, including familiarity with workflow management, preferred
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive and creative mindset, willing to think "outside the box"
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-starter, leader, and able to collaborate cross-functionally as well as work independently
• Ability to lead change, ensuring proper execution, document management, and follow-through to completion
• Ability to work accurately, manage well through complexity, and meet deadlines with frequent interruptions