Supplier Onboarding Analyst - Procurement in Maplewood

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionTitle: Supplier Onboarding Analyst Procurement
Location: Remote
Job Type: Contract (7 Months)
Compensation: $24-28/hr
Industry: Medical Device
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About the Role
We are seeking a Supplier Onboarding Analyst to support a large-scale digital procurement transformation for a global organization operating in a regulated manufacturing and supply chaindriven industry. This role will play a critical part in enabling suppliers to transition into new systems and workflows by ensuring accurate supplier master data, effective onboarding processes, and strong cross-functional coordination.
The ideal candidate brings a balance of analytical rigor, process , and strong communication skills, with the ability to work across procurement, technology, data, and supplier-facing teams during a fast-paced implementation. Job Description
The Supplier Onboarding Analyst will support supplier onboarding and master data activities related to the implementation of a new supplier lifecycle and onboarding platform. This role is responsible for data readiness, onboarding execution, supplier communications, reporting, and change management support to ensure a smooth transition to new procurement systems and processes.
This position works closely with procurement, master data, IT, supplier quality, and business partners to deliver clean data, efficient workflows, and a positive onboarding experience for suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
Supplier Master Data Onboarding

• Execute supplier onboarding activities, including data collection, validation, and accuracy checks.
• Support historical supplier data loads, cleansing, and remediation efforts required for system readiness.
• Coordinate with supplier master data teams to ensure alignment with data standards, naming conventions, and governance rules.

Onboarding Process & Technology Support

• Support onboarding workflows within a supplier onboarding platform, including testing, issue documentation, and troubleshooting.
• Identify onboarding process gaps and improvement opportunities; contribute recommendations to improve efficiency and data quality.
• Assist in documenting future-state processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training materials.

Supplier Communications & Readiness

• Prepare supplier-facing communications, readiness materials, and FAQs to support clear expectations and successful onboarding.
• Partner with sourcing and category teams to coordinate supplier outreach, follow-ups, and status tracking.
• Maintain onboarding dashboards, metrics, and progress reports.

Change Management

• Support change management activities related to supplier onboarding, including stakeholder alignment, communication planning, and training support.
• Assist in assessing the impact of new processes and technologies on suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Market Intelligence & Reporting

• Provide reporting and insights related to onboarding progress, supplier segmentation, and data quality trends.
• Partner with market intelligence and analytics teams to ensure supplier data supports downstream reporting and visibility needs.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with procurement, supplier quality, master data, IT/process & technology teams, and business stakeholders to ensure smooth onboarding execution.
• Serve as a coordination point for onboarding inquiries, issue resolution, and escalation management.

Qualifications
Required

• Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain, Analytics, or a related field.
• 35+ years of experience in supplier onboarding, supplier master data, procurement operations, supply chain, or process/technology implementations.
• Experience with procurement or supplier onboarding platforms (e.g., Ariba, Coupa, Graphite, or similar).
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and quality.
• Ability to translate process requirements into actionable tasks and communicate clearly with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong project coordination skills and experience working in fast-paced implementation environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and data cleansing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work cross-functionally in ambiguous environments.

• Experience using project tracking or work management tools such as JIRA.
• Familiarity with change management methodologies or large-scale system implementations.
• Experience driving automation or leveraging tools to improve data quality, generate insights, and enhance process efficiency.

Benefits
Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your familys needs. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary:https://www.dahlconsulting.com/benefits-w2fta/. How to Apply
Take the first step on your new career path!To submit yourself for consideration for this role, simply click the apply button and complete our mobile-friendly online application. Once weve reviewed your application details, a recruiter will reach out to you with next steps! Equal Opportunity Statement
As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!

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Our clients know they can depend on our efforts, as we hold their priorities in high regard. We genuinely care about each and every relationship and promise to work with the utmost of respect, integrity and high energy, as we continually strive to build long-term relationships.Company DescriptionOur promise is simple. DAHL has proven year after year that we are flexible, consistent and easy to work with, which is why our clients and consultants have stayed with us, and we've continued to grow throughout the years.\r\n \r\nOur clients know they can depend on our efforts, as we hold their priorities in high regard. We genuinely care about each and every relationship and promise to work with the utmost of respect, integrity and high energy, as we continually strive to build long-term relationships.