TitleInstitutional Data Analyst AssociateRequisition NumberRE55457Working TitleE-Procurement and Data Analyst AssociateDepartment

The University of Kentucky is seeking an \nE-Procurement and Data Analyst Associate to support \nProcurement Services through technology administration, data analysis, supplier enablement, and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations.\n \n This role combines procurement, systems support, data reporting, and customer service to help ensure the university’s purchasing processes operate efficiently and effectively. The successful candidate will work with enterprise procurement platforms, supplier onboarding tools, reporting systems, and campus stakeholders to support daily operations and continuous improvement initiatives.\n \n \nWhat You’ll Do\n \n \n

• Provide technical support for the university’s Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes and e-procurement platforms\n
• Assist with supplier enablement, catalog management, SAP Ariba Network support, and procurement system administration\n
• Support vendor onboarding and maintenance of procurement-related master data, including SAP vendor records and PaymentWorks processes\n
• Generate and analyze reports using SAP, Tableau, Excel, and other reporting tools\n
• Develop dashboards, pivot tables, and visual reporting resources to support operational and strategic decision-making\n
• Assist with procurement transaction reconciliation and issue resolution\n
• Support procurement systems, SharePoint resources, website updates, and knowledge management activities\n
• Contribute to procurement training materials, customer support efforts, and purchasing initiatives\n

• Strong technical aptitude and experience working with business systems and data\n
• Proficiency with Excel and an interest in reporting, analytics, and process improvement\n
• Strong customer service and communication skills\n
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities\n
• Experience working with procurement, ERP, or enterprise systems is beneficial\n
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities\n
• Willingness to learn new technologies and business processes\n

• Meaningful impact: Support procurement operations that serve departments across the university\n
• Technical growth: Build expertise in e-procurement platforms, enterprise systems, and business analytics\n
• Varied responsibilities: Blend data analysis, systems support, supplier management, and customer service\n
• Professional development: Gain exposure to procurement operations, reporting tools, and process improvement initiatives\n
• Collaborative environment: Work with campus departments, suppliers, and procurement professionals\n
• UK’s Exceptional Benefits\n

\n \nWhy Now?\n Technology continues to transform how organizations manage purchasing, supplier relationships, and business operations. As procurement systems become increasingly integrated and data-driven, the need for professionals who can bridge technology, analytics, and customer support continues to grow.\n \n In this role, you’ll help enhance the tools and processes that support procurement across the university while contributing to improvements that increase efficiency, strengthen data quality, and improve the user experience for departments and suppliers alike.\n Skills / Knowledge / Abilities\n Excel proficiency.\n Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience\n Bachelor’s degree plus two or more years related experience preferred.\n Deadline to Apply08/21/2026Our University Community\n We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.\n \n The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.\n \n Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.\n \n \nPosting Specific Questions\n Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).\n \n \n

1. • Describe what “teamwork” means to you and how you function in an environment that fosters teamwork. (Open Ended Question)\n
2. • Please describe your experience providing customer service to the public. (Open Ended Question)\n