Waterloo, Ontario, CAN
7 days ago
Procurement Operations Specialist

OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY

OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

 

AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.

At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We're hiring talent that AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.

 


 

 

YOUR IMPACT


OpenText’s global Source to Pay (S2P) team helps maximize value from OpenText’s vendor relationships and ensures our internal stakeholders have the goods and services they need to succeed. This position manages procurement transactions, enforces policies and internal controls, provides support for end-users, and helps to manage vendor relationships. The Procurement Operations team works closely with internal stakeholders, Sourcing, Procurement Contract Management, and Accounts Payable as well as other finance functions and IT to ensure a seamless S2P process.

 

WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS

 

Managing end-to-end procurement transactions and ensuring alignment with policies and internal controlsProviding support to business stakeholders regarding the S2P process, policy, system (SAP/ Ariba), and transactions, ensuring excellent customer serviceMitigating business risks by enforcing internal controls and supporting audits related to the S2P process as appropriateFacilitating a seamless S2P process for all stakeholders by collaborating with other teams such as Sourcing, Procurement Contract Management, Vendor Management, Accounts Payable, Tax, Accounting, FP&A, DGO, and ITImproving process efficiency and effectiveness by driving process improvements within the function aligned with department and organizational objectivesParticipating in system change-related activities such as requirements gathering, solution validation, acceptance testing, and user supportLeading S2P business processes, with a strong focus on procurement best practices

 

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

 

Bachelor’s Degree plus min. 3 years experience in Accounting/Finance/ProcurementStrong writing, communications, interpersonal, and customer service skills (ability to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience)Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholdersHighly motivated, participative team player with the ability to perform in a results-oriented, and time-sensitive environmentStrong analytical capabilities required to provide efficient and effective solutions (ie. ability to work with large and diverse sets of data)Ability to take initiative in recognizing data issues/concerns or areas where improvements could be madeDemonstrated ability to adapt to changing environmentsSelf-management including attention to detail, organizational/time management, strong inclination to self-developmentAdvanced digital literacy using various software application packages such as SAP including Ariba

 

OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at hr@opentext.com. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.

 

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