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Job Title: Procurement Analyst III

**Duration:** 5-Month Contract

**Max Pay Rate:** $54/hr

**Note:** This is _not_ a laboratory-based position.

**Site:** 770 Sumneytown Pike, West Point, PA 19486 United States

Job Overview:

The Procurement Analyst III will support the **Sourcing Operations** team within the **PCD Outsourcing** function. This role is responsible for executing business operations related to outsourcing at external CROs or collaborators. The position reports directly to the **Outsourcing organization** and collaborates cross-functionally with **Procurement** and **Finance** teams.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Support business sourcing activities for Preclinical Development (PCD) outsourcing.

+ Assist in building capabilities at new or existing partners based on business needs.

+ Collaborate with Outsourcing Leadership and Finance for annual sourcing budgets and quarterly forecasts.

+ Provide end-of-quarter/year financial data to Finance (SAP reconciliations, variance reports, invoice accruals).

+ Use financial tools and IT applications (e.g., SAP/Ariba) to monitor requisitions and payments.

+ Troubleshoot PO generation, invoice reconciliation, and partner payment issues.

+ Lead departmental adoption of improved systems and processes.

+ Proactively identify issues, raise concerns, and propose solutions.

+ Initiate and manage purchase orders (POs) in alignment with scope of work and contractual agreements.

+ Ensure contracts are in place before commencing work with suppliers.

+ Validate project deliverables before processing invoices for payment.

+ Maintain records of open POs, payments, and close-out documentation.

+ Contribute to sourcing workflow optimization and future-state improvements.

+ Participate in Procurement SMP teams to reassess vendor capabilities and identify new suppliers as needed.

Required Qualifications:

+ **Bachelor’s Degree** (mandatory)

+ Strong ability to work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

+ Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.

+ Skilled at handling high-volume transactional work efficiently and accurately.

+ Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

+ Self-driven with a proven track record of performance.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience using **SAP/Ariba** or similar financial systems.

+ Advanced proficiency in **Microsoft Excel** for data manipulation.

+ Ability to independently prioritize work and manage timelines.

+ Experience in **process improvement** and streamlining operations.

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:** **Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

_ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.