Procurement Systems Consultant

Procurement Systems ConsultantLocation: Cary, NCWork Schedule: Onsite Tuesday-Thursday (3 days per week) Employment Type: Temp-to-PermMore into / Must P2PstaffingPFPTPRM SLAERPVMSStaffing and manufacturing RFPPosition OverviewWe are seeking a Procurement Systems Consultant to serve as the key liaison between internal business stakeholders and external technology partners. This role requires a strong understanding of the procurement lifecycle, third-party risk management (TPRM), and procurement-related systems. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between business needs and system functionality, helping optimize procurement processes, support system enhancements, and ensure effective platform administration.This is not a traditional Project Manager or technical development role. We are looking for a procurement-focused professional who understands procurement operations, supplier risk management, and enterprise procurement technologies.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as a functional subject matter expert (SME) for procurement and vendor management systems.Partner with internal stakeholders to gather business requirements and translate them into system and process recommendations.Serve as the primary liaison between business users and external vendors or implementation partners.Support and administer procurement, contingent workforce, and third-party risk management platforms.Coordinate system enhancements, testing, configuration updates, and change management activities.Oversee data quality, reporting accuracy, and compliance controls across procurement systems.Support end-to-end procurement and supplier lifecycle processes.Assist with contingent workforce processes, including onboarding, extensions, transfers, and offboarding.Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and operational efficiencies.Develop and maintain documentation, user guides, training materials, and standard operating procedures.Monitor system performance and help drive continuous improvement initiatives.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Systems, Procurement, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.2-5 years of procurement consulting, procurement operations, or related experience.Strong understanding of the complete procurement lifecycle, including sourcing, vendor onboarding, contracting, purchasing, and supplier management.Experience working with Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) processes and platforms.Experience serving as a liaison between business stakeholders and external vendors or technology partners.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Preferred QualificationsExperience working with Vendor Management Systems (VMS) such as Beeline, Fieldglass, or similar platforms.Experience working with TPRM and procurement platforms such as Aravo, Ariba, Zip, or comparable systems.Experience acting as a system administrator within procurement, VMS, or TPRM platforms.Exposure to project coordination, business process improvement, and user acceptance testing (UAT).Knowledge of system integrations, data governance, and procurement technology ecoRegards,Akansha PandeyRecruiting PartnerAmericas Recruiting – TechnologyHAYS Working for your tomorrowEmail- Akansha.Pandey11@Hays.comDirect Number – (813)-280-4169