Supplier Operations Specialist

What We Offer

• Paid Time Off: Starting at 3 weeks annually along with 11 company-paid holidays
• Health and Wellness Benefits: The first day of the month after your start, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well.  
• 401(k) Program with Matching Contribution: We offer a 100% match on contributions up to 4% of your salary, plus an additional 3% employer contribution.
• Grow With Us: Professional development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance.  
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include company provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program just to name a few.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG): ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization. 

Overview

The Nexus Water Group team has an opportunity for a Supplier Operations Specialist. The Supplier Operations Specialist supports enterprise procurement operations with a focus on purchasing platform administration, user training, supplier onboarding, and transaction oversight. This role ensures data accuracy, policy compliance, and timely resolution of issues across procurement platforms including SAP Ariba. The person in this role serves as a critical liaison among Procurement, Finance, IT, and external suppliers to promote seamless system use and drive operational efficiency.

Work Location and Schedule

This position is located in Sugar Land, TX.

What You'll Do

• Create, maintain, and update supplier profiles, including contact information, addresses, banking details, and payment terms, in SAP.
• Conduct regular audits and cleansing activities to ensure the accuracy and completeness of supplier data. Use SAP's data quality management tools to identify and resolve duplicate records.
• Manage supplier bank account details and other payment-related information securely and according to company policy.
• Participate in testing and supporting system enhancements related to SAP Procure-to-Pay modules and supplier management functionalities
• Troubleshoot application-related issues for purchasing platforms.
• Support enhancements and resolve system issues with technical support teams.
• Assist suppliers with onboarding and navigation of procurement systems.
• Validate and maintain supplier master data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Respond to basic supplier inquiries and escalate complex cases as needed.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Finance, and IT teams for cross-functional issue resolution.
• Schedule and facilitate supplier training sessions; distribute supporting materials.

What You'll Bring

Expereince

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the procurement field

Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or a related field. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of SAP Ariba, SAP Business Network and SAP
• Advanced Excel proficiency including pivot tables, lookup formulas, and other complex formulas.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train and support users at all levels.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and navigate cross-functional problem-solving.
• High attention to detail

Work Environment

• Work is primarily performed in an office environment.
• Requires prolonged periods of setting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional lifting of office materials or equipment up to 20 pounds may be required.
• Requires virtual and in-person meetings with suppliers and internal teams.