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Procurement Systems Specialist - REMOTERyderSalem, Oregon, United States
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Procurement Systems Specialist - REMOTE

Ryder
  • US
    Salem, Oregon, United States
  • US
    Salem, Oregon, United States

About

Procurement Systems Specialist - Remote The Procurement Systems Specialist provides operational and analytical support for Ryder's Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Vendor Management platforms. This role serves as a knowledgeable resource to internal stakeholders and suppliers, evaluating business processes, identifying systemic risks and inefficiencies, and working with senior team members in recommending solutions that improve operational effectiveness, compliance, and financial controls. The position is responsible for supporting the analysis of complex system and process issues, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and supplier management functions.
Essential Functions
Analyze and monitor end-to-end P2P and vendor management workflows to identify systemic issues, control gaps, and process inefficiencies, and work with senior team resources to develop recommendations to improve accuracy, efficiency, and user experience. Evaluate trends in system usage, inquiries, and recurring issues to determine root causes and propose corrective actions. Serve as a subject‑matter resource to internal stakeholders by providing guidance on procurement systems, vendor enablement, and policy interpretation.
Administer and support designated Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) programs for office equipment leases and with contracted uniform rental and cleaning services across multiple field locations. Review and analyze monthly supplier billings to identify material variances, assess financial impact, and Escalate findings and recommendations.
Participate in cross‑functional discussions related to system enhancements, testing initiatives, and process governance, providing input that influences design and implementation decisions.
Contribute to onboarding and training programs, identifying training gaps and recommending improvements based on operational analysis.
Update and maintain user guides, SOPs, and reference materials, ensuring alignment with business policies and system controls.
Additional Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities
Demonstrates problem solving skills and ability to independently decide on appropriate course of action to bring issue to resolution.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Ability to effectively communicate technical information to end users in business terms.
Technical writing: Ability to document issues in a knowledge article for future referencing.
Ability to learn new systems and business process quickly: Must be able to learn quickly and be able to provide support and training to the end user community.
Ability to create and maintain professional relations: Position is required to provide support and interact with users at all levels of the organization in a professional manner (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors, etc.).
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business Administration or equivalent.
1 year or more in Procurement Systems (specific to Workday and VNDLY) and/or Information Technology.
1 year or more in Facilitating training remotely through Teams or a similar platform.
Knowledge of P2P or VMS applications, such as Workday or VNDLY (Intermediate).
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel or equivalent (Intermediate).
Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint or equivalent (Beginner).
Knowledge of procurement and sourcing concepts (Beginner).
Knowledge of Accounting and Finance concepts (Beginner).
Benefits Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax‑advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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  • Salem, Oregon, United States

Languages

  • English
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