[Hiring] Procurement Systems Specialist @Ryder Supply Chain Solutions

Role Description

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.

• Analyze and monitor end-to-end P2P and vendor management workflows to identify systemic issues, control gaps, and process inefficiencies, working 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 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business Administration or equivalent, Required
• 1 year or more in Procurement Systems (specific to Workday and VNDLY) and/or Information Technology, Required
• 1 year or more in Facilitating training remotely through Teams or similar platform, Required
• Knowledge of P2P or VMS applications, such as Workday or VNDLY Intermediate, Required
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel or equivalent Intermediate, Required
• Microsoft Office Word, Power Point or equivalent Beginner, Preferred
• Knowledge of procurement and sourcing concepts Beginner, Preferred
• Knowledge of Accounting and Finance concepts Beginner, Preferred

Requirements

• Demonstrates problem solving skills and ability to independently decide on appropriate course of action to bring issue to resolution, Required
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, Required
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information to end users in business terms, Required
• Technical writing: Ability to document issues in a knowledge article for future referencing, Preferred
• 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, Required
• 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.), Required

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability insurance options.
• Paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave.
• Tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.