Job Title: Strategic Procurement Support
Location: Kingston, RI
Pay Rate: $28–$38/hr (based on experience)
Bill Rate: Up to $80/hr
Type: 80-Week Contract
Position Overview
The Strategic Procurement Support resource will provide project-based support within a university procurement environment. This role focuses on procurement operations, ERP system transition (PeopleSoft to Workday), and process improvement across procure-to-pay functions. The position requires strong coordination, documentation, and analytical skills to support system implementation and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Project Coordination
- Review requisitions, purchase orders, and payables processes to determine appropriate procurement methods
- Support contract drafting, amendments, renewals, and administrative tracking
- Track project milestones, deadlines, and deliverables across the department
- Coordinate and schedule meetings, including virtual sessions
- Analyze current business processes vs. system functionality through documentation and workflow analysis
Implementation Support
- Assist in mapping procure-to-pay workflows for ERP integration
- Support analysis of automated requisition routing and assignment rules (commodity codes, cost centers)
- Help manage deadlines and departmental project goals
- Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT), data validation, and system testing
- Develop test scripts and document results
- Support data cleanup, migration preparation, and validation activities
- Assist with updating standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process documentation
- Contribute to building business process frameworks and understanding Workday roles
- Assist with legacy data cleanup prior to migration
- Support analysis of AI-enabled functionality (e.g., OCR, mobile apps, audit tools)
Administrative, Training & Reporting Support
- Support development of training materials and internal training sessions
- Maintain organized project files and documentation
- Assist with procurement reporting, dashboards, and status updates
- Support internal coordination, documentation, and communication efforts
Qualifications
Required:
- Experience with ERP or Procure-to-Pay systems
- Background in procurement, purchasing, accounts payable, or contracts administration
- Familiarity with public-sector procurement processes and regulations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Comfortable with business technology (email, web conferencing, collaboration tools)
- Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate across departments
Preferred:
- Experience with ERP implementations
- Workday Financials experience (Procure-to-Pay or Strategic Sourcing)
- Experience with PeopleSoft to Workday migration
Hours & Work Location
- Schedule: 15–20 hours per week
- Availability required during standard university hours (Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM)
- Work may be remote; hybrid preferred
- Additional hours require prior approval
Work Environment
This position operates within a university setting, supporting procurement and ERP transition initiatives. Work may be performed remotely with a preference for a hybrid schedule, including periodic on-site collaboration. The role requires coordination with multiple departments and adherence to institutional policies and project timelines.
Company Overview
Founded in 2010, Top Prospect Group focuses on connecting high-quality talent with top clients. In 2023, Top Prospect Group was acquired by HW Staffing Solutions, expanding capabilities across technology, engineering, and professional services.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.
Please include an updated resume, salary expectations, and references.
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