Job Summary

The Procurement Validation & Supplier Onboarding Lead ensures accurate, compliant, and timely onboarding of Field Materials suppliers acting as a key control point across Procurement, Vendor Master, SOE, Supplier Quality, Risk, Finance, and Field Operations. The role validates supplier data and approvals, manages supplier onboarding requirements and drives cycle‑time, backlog health, and stakeholder satisfaction across assigned regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end onboarding for Field Material suppliers, managing cycle‑time goals and documenting actions in GSOM.
• Validate required documents (application, assessments/certifications, W‑9, banking for EFT).
• Ensure Delegation of Authority (DoA) approvals (e.g., manager, L20 procurement/category, supplier quality) are secured; obtain any missing approvals.
• Trigger additional assessments as required (e.g., Sourcing Board, Cybersecurity Risk, COI), and present cases as needed.
• Uphold BOS/SOE standards for documentation format, records, and regional governance.
• Maintain validation trackers, backlogs, SLA adherence or equivalent team KPIs; drive reductions in cycle time, etc.
• Support related activities such as one‑time supplier deactivations, HVAC PO payment‑term updates, and P‑Card authorization when documentation and limits align with policy.
• Partner with field leaders, CMs, AP, Finance, Legal, EHS, and Category teams to resolve escalations and remove blockers.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years in Procurement, Supplier/Vendor Master, Subcontractor Management, Supply Chain, or Accounts Payable operations.
• Working knowledge of ERP (Oracle/SAP) and procurement workflows; comfort with governance/controls.
• Strong documentation review skills; ability to validate tax, banking, licensing, and insurance artifacts.
• Clear, proactive communicator able to manage standard work manuals and cycle‑time goals.
• Learn PV and SOE standard work; complete certifications/briefings on BOS/SOE policy and documentation standards.
• Achieve baseline productivity and hit team cadence on new/aging items; demonstrate control of regional queue.
• Build relationships with CMs, Field Ops, VM, AP, EHS, Legal, and Category to accelerate case resolution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Power BI (ESR Supplier Master Search) and GSOM/GEP.
• Familiarity with Americas processes, SCF/PrimeRevenue, and Sourcing Board/Cybersecurity risk triggers.
• Continuous improvement mindset with demonstrated root‑cause and stakeholder engagement capabilities in fast‑paced environments.