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Description

Onsite Position - Location: US - PA - Philadelphia

• Our client is seeking a short-term Procurement & A/P Operations Specialist to support increased transactional activity and supplier payment issue resolution at their Philadelphia site.
• This contractor will be a hands-on contributor focused on purchase order accuracy, invoice troubleshooting, and resolving payment blocks by partnering with Accounts Payable and suppliers.
• This role is well-suited for a self-directed procurement or A/P professional who can quickly ramp up, manage high-volume work, and drive issues to resolution in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, review, correct, and submit purchase orders in SAP Ariba
• Investigate and resolve invoice and PO mismatches (pricing, quantity, receipt, data issues)
• Troubleshoot blocked or rejected invoices and identify root causes preventing payment
• Partner with Accounts Payable to resolve outstanding invoices and clear backlogs
• Support the site with supplier invoice payment rejections and guidance on corrective actions
• Communicate directly with suppliers to update customer master data (W-9s, remittance details, billing information)
• Track and manage issue resolution, escalating systemic issues as needed

Requirements

• 5–8 years of experience in procurement operations, A/P operations, or contract administration
• Hands-on SAP Ariba experience (required)
• Strong understanding of PO lifecycle and invoice-to-pay processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (tracking, reconciliation)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience working directly with suppliers
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results quickly

Additional Notes

• This is a temporary, execution-focused role with immediate impact
• Candidate must be comfortable with hands-on transactional work and supplier follow-up
• Prior experience supporting site-level procurement or payment issue resolution is a plus