Procurement AP Analyst

Job Title: Procurement AP Analyst
Location: Tampa, FL 33607
Duration: 6 Months
Schedule: Onsite 4 days / 1 remote (Midtown office), Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM (some flexibility)
 
Position Overview

• The Procurement AP Analyst serves as a key problem solver and facilitator throughout the Procure-to-Pay process.
• The primary focus of this role is the resolution of Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) exceptions, with an emphasis on continuous process improvement.
• The analyst will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive vendor communication, purchase order (PO) improvements, vendor data accuracy, and process automation, while ensuring on-time and accurate payments.

• Vendor Invoice Management (50%)
  • Act as the purchasing point of contact to resolve invoice issues such as missing PO numbers, invalid tax codes, vendor mismatches, invalid vendors, and company code discrepancies.
• PO Closing and Improvements (15%)
  • Review and close POs that meet closure criteria.
  • Evaluate vendor-specific scenarios where PO re-writes or adjustments can reduce exceptions and improve performance.
• Vendor Master Data Support (20%)
  • Partner with the Vendor Master department to improve vendor data quality.
  • Support vendor updates related to legal entity changes to ensure accurate vendor usage across procurement activities.
• System Support (15%)
  • Learn and perform backup functions in key procurement systems, including GEP and Concur.

• Internal: Corporate Procurement, Accounts Payable, Vendor Master Analysts, Business Units
• External: Suppliers

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree

• Required: Valid Florida driver’s license
• Preferred: ASCM Supply Chain certification or AP Specialist certification

• Required:
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in Accounts Payable Help Desk or Exception Analyst role
• Preferred:
  • Experience with SAP
  • Accounts Payable entry experience
  • Procurement buyer experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced level)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent investigative and research abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to deliver timely solutions to internal stakeholders and suppliers