Procurement Associate

Title: Procurement Specialist

Location: : Elk River, MN 55330

Duration: 1 year contract

Shift/Hours: M-Fri 8:00-4:30pm; 100% on-site work

Job Description:

This contract position will be to support the SAP procurement process for our facility as well as supporting daily shipping and receiving activities on campus.

SAP experience is a requirement.

All other duties will be trained on-site.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Create and manage Purchase Requisitions (PRs) in SAP.
• Partner with Business teams and Indirect Procurement to obtain required information for PR processing.
• Contact suppliers to obtain missing information and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Monitor invoices in VIM daily and drive timely resolution of payment blocks.
• Provide regular status updates and escalate critical issues as needed.
• Provide mail and shipping support for the Elk River Campus.
• Collect and organize the delivery of incoming mail and packages.
• Record and stock incoming supplies to maintain inventory levels.
• Support shipping of outgoing mail and packages; ensure accurate packaging and labeling requirements for all shipments.
• Receive visitors as required and communicate with staff.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Working knowledge of SAP systems, Accounts Payable, Procurement, or Invoice-to-Pay processes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-through.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Results-driven, proactive, and willing to take initiative without waiting for direction