Procurement Analyst - AMLI Residential : Job Details

Are you seeking a unique opportunity to join a successful Real Estate company? As AMLI Residential's new Procurement Analyst, you will provide transaction-level support to users of AMLI's electronic procure-to-pay system, Coupa. You will identify issues, exceptions, and inefficiencies and lead prompts/support action required to address them. You will also be the go-to person for vendors. The right candidate is a critical thinker who can proactively identify potential issues and collaborate well with various company departments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Coupa Operations

• Maintain procurement set-ups in Coupa: vendor onboarding, catalog changes, turn services, requisition approvals, and other related tasks.
• Monitor daily transactions in Coupa to identify issues, exceptions, and inefficiencies related to purchase orders and invoices.
• Coordinate with vendors, onsite staff, Accounts Payable, and others to resolve Coupa-related issues.
• Provide ongoing training to corporate and onsite users as needed.
• Continuous evaluation of processes to identify root cause issues and recommend solutions to improve Coupa operations.

Vendor Relationships

• Maintain ongoing business relationships and act as AMLI liaison with contracted vendors.
• Review vendors to identify candidates to be added or removed from Coupa (i.e., use of catalogs, purchase orders, etc.). Review, maintain, and address aging reports from national vendors.

General

• Serve as a backup for other members of the Procurement Department.
• Lead or assist with ad hoc projects needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Procurement, Information Systems, or a similar field. 1+ years of experience with Coupa or comparable procurement systems preferred.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Compensation and Benefits:

AMLI offers the following benefits to meet the needs of AMLI employees and their families:

Benefits of Working with AMLI Residential

• Hybrid schedule
• 35% - 45% Apartment Rent Discounts
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Company Match
• Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Short-Term Disability and Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Time Off - Vacation, personal, sick, and company holidays

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel for work on computer keyboard. Employee must be able to talk and hear on the telephone. The employee is required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office environment with interruptions and moderate noise level.

Our office is located in the heart of downtown Chicago, close to all public transportation. Apply online now and discover the boundless opportunities available here at AMLI.

AMLI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.