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We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Procurement Lead to manage supplier relationships, drive strategic procurement initiatives, and ensure compliance with procurement policies. This role serves as a critical link between procurement and accounts payable teams, ensuring seamless Procure-to-Pay operations and vendor accountability. Key Responsibilities: EDI Supplier Relationship Management Maintain and strengthen relationships with EDI-enabled suppliers to ensure data accuracy, timely transactions, and issue resolution. Project Management for ISP Program Lead the ISP (Integrated Supplier Program) as a dedicated project manager, coordinating cross-functional efforts and tracking milestones. Critical Supplier Containment Reporting Develop and present containment plans for critical suppliers to leadership, ensuring transparency and timely resolution of performance issues. Root Cause Analysis for Past Due Vendors Investigate and document root causes for vendors with high past due balances, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Credit Hold Prevention Monitor supplier accounts and collaborate with finance to proactively prevent credit holds that could disrupt operations. Procure-to-Pay Compliance Ensure alignment with Procurement Policy across all Procure-to-Pay activities, including purchase orders, invoice matching, and payment approvals. Cross-Functional Collaboration Act as the liaison among procurement, field business and accounts payable teams to resolve discrepancies, streamline workflows, and improve vendor satisfaction. Qualifications: Proven experience in procurement, supply chain, or vendor management. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with EDI systems and Procure-to-Pay processes. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. Project management experience is a plus #J-18808-Ljbffr