This procurement specialty is to understand the business process from the procurement end user be it the procurement team itself and/or the supplier. Knowledge of the process being looked at and understanding the options available are essential at this stage. Data gathering skills and analyzing to a point of conclusion are very important to be able to size the current situation. Defining each stakeholders requirements and managing their expectation will are needs in order to get to a satisfactory level of outcome. Stakeholder management is a key skill as it may be necessary to influence the stakeholders to modify processes to better suite using existing tools. Defining the end to end business process (from cart creation to the supplier processing the order) using the various procurement tools and functions within tools delivering the most efficient process that is possible. The skill set would include : Implementing process automation solutions using automation tools, project management techniques to provide tasks and outline plans.

Professionals in this role may perform some or all of the following: preparing and recording, on a timely and accurate basis, the company's financial performance using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, IBM Accounting Principles and Local Statutory /Tax requirements; performing operational/technical accounting and analysis and profitability reporting; providing accurate information to management while ensuring high standards of financial controls and analyzing and interpreting financial data. They require knowledge of accounting theory and application of corporate policies, practices and procedures as well as basic tax rules. Employees in this role maintain audit readiness and adherence to internal controls over financial reporting and financial data integrity for the organization as well as interpret and implement corporate accounting instructions and control procedures relative to both internal and external requirements. Provides control and maintenance of assigned general ledger accounts, including account reconciliations and ledger entries. Resolves technical issues, providing both internal and cross functional guidance and expertise. Responsibilities may also include maintenance of accounting systems/applications, including system tie-outs, coordination and control for accounting systems in operational functional area, including scheduling requirements, change requests, education and maintenance; analysis, and review with management, of monthly or quarterly financial performance.