Supplier Onboarding & Operations Specialist

Supplier Onboarding & Operations Specialist

Location: West Des Moines, IA – Hybrid
Pay Rate: $30/hour
Contract: 12 months with potential for extension
Interview Process: One 30-minute virtual interview

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-orientedSupplier Onboarding & Operations Specialist to support a large financial services organization with supplier setup, maintenance, and enablement activities.

This role will work extensively withsupplier onboarding, vendor data, Ariba, PeopleSoft, procurement, and accounts payable processes. The position is ideal for someone who enjoys researching and resolving issues, working across multiple systems, and ensuring supplier information is accurate from initial setup through ongoing maintenance.

You'll join a collaborative team during a period of increased project activity and will have the opportunity to independently manage supplier requests, troubleshoot escalated issues, and help improve processes and documentation.

What You'll Do

• Manageend-to-end supplier onboarding, setup, and maintenance requests.

• Create new suppliers and modify existing supplier records within enterprise systems.

• Support supplier enablement activities involvingAriba and PeopleSoft.

• Research supplier information and ensure records are complete, accurate, and properly maintained.

• Troubleshoot complex or escalated supplier setup and maintenance issues.

• Respond to questions from internal teams, managers, business partners, and external suppliers.

• Partner acrossSourcing, Contracts, Procurement, Accounts Payable, Supply Chain, and other business groups to successfully onboard suppliers.

• Manage system cleanup initiatives, including researching and inactivating outdated or unused supplier locations.

• Identify potential process risks, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.

• Develop and update procedures, documentation, and training materials.

• Prioritize multiple requests and escalations while meeting established deadlines.

• Work independently while maintaining strong communication and collaboration across teams.

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of experience insupplier operations, vendor management, procurement, accounts payable, operational accounting, or a related business operations function.

• Experience withsupplier/vendor onboarding, setup, maintenance, or master data strongly preferred.

• Experience withAriba and/or PeopleSoft highly desirable.

• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

• Ability to independently manage priorities and resolve issues with limited oversight.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Comfortable collaborating with multiple departments and external business partners.

• Experience documenting procedures or identifying process improvements is a plus.

Why This Opportunity?

This is a great opportunity to gain experience within alarge, highly structured financial services environment while building expertise across supplier management, procurement operations, enterprise systems, and process improvement. The position offers a 12-month assignment with potential for extension and significant exposure to cross-functional business operations.