Procurement Analyst
J. Paul Getty Trust, The
- Los Angeles, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provides oversight, leadership, and expertise to the Purchasing department. Develops and implements initiatives to enhance the productivity of the department.
- Assist in the development of performance measures for measuring adherence to procure to pay policy and procedures; assist in the implementation of a system for reporting on a regular basis.
- Works collaboratively with various Getty business units to review process improvement and technical issues as they relate to purchasing and accounts payable.
- Works with Legal and Risk Management to identify and mitigate risk and process issues.
- Works with stakeholders to assess process improvements and projects. Analyzes and evaluates internal department processes for standards and conformity.
- Works with the Head of Procure to Pay to review existing policies and procedures as well as internal operating procedures for the Procurement and Accounts Payable departments.
- Assists the Head of Procure to Pay to develop training materials and implement staff training to ensure compliance with all required policies and procedures.
- Oversees the department website as a means of communicating policy, procedures, and initiatives.
- Shares expertise with junior colleagues in the department and with staff members across the organization regarding Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP, i.e., PeopleSoft, Oracle), policies, and procedures.
- Participates in initiatives to identify and increase efficiencies and improve controls within the Purchase and Pay offices.
- Analyzes current Procurement and Accounts Payable activities and identifies and recommends improvements through more efficient procurement methods, e-procurement, quantity discounts, standardization, value analysis, or cooperative purchasing.
- Provides guidance and assistance to other employees, as required.
- Engages in procurement planning with client departments. Routinely meets and communicates with client departments to identify and provide high-quality service to meet client service delivery requirements on a timely basis. Provides accurate, complete, and up-to-date information in a courteous, efficient, and timely manner.
- Communicates purchase-to-pay policies and procedures to all personnel and interprets said policies and procedures, as necessary.
- Maintains individual and departmental workload statistics.
- Prepares and maintains accurate records and documentation on all department records required for audit retention.
- Performs other related duties as required.
- Bachelor's degree and 8-10 years relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience.
- Thorough knowledge of automated business systems and reporting tools. Including PeopleSoft, Oracle, Microsoft Office Suite, DocuSign, and Power BI.
- Knowledge of networked computers and associated hardware and software.
- Knowledge of billing operations, processes, and procedures.
- Skill in analyzing and evaluating administrative processes for automation.
- Skill in operating, maintaining, and administering automated systems.
- Skill in troubleshooting system malfunctions.
- Skill in training and assisting end users.
- Advanced communication skills to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences, client groups, and all levels of management.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to review and analyze complex information.
- Strong service orientation demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, customer-focused service environment.
- Extremely detail-oriented and able to work independently, but also able to seek out assistance when needed.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, good judgment, and the ability to conduct negotiations in a timely manner.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize a variety of tasks and demands.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage, starting on date of hire. Getty pays 75%-95% of the premium, depending on the plan selected.
- 403(b) Employee Investment retirement plan – with up to 5% Getty Match
- Getty contribution of 6%, on behalf of employee, to 401(a) retirement account
- Educational Assistance and professional development
- Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Many positions have bi-weekly Off-Fridays
- On-Site Fitness Center at Getty Center
- Community service opportunities