Procurement Operations and Engagement Specialist - Mobility

Grade Level (for internal use):

S&P Global has recently announced the intent to separate our Mobility Segment into a standalone public company. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/mobility.

Procurement Operations & Engagement Specialist

Position Overview:

As a newly independent, publicly traded global company operating across 22 countries, the Company is building a modern, controlled procurement function supported by Coupa and enterprise vendor risk governance.

The Procurement Operations & Engagement Specialist will serve as the primary point of contact for Engagement Owners and business leaders navigating the procurement process. This role provides hands-on support across sourcing, vendor onboarding, purchase requisitions, risk reviews, and system workflows.

This position is responsible for helping stakeholders understand and move efficiently through procurement requirements while ensuring compliance with vendor risk, financial controls, and policy standards.

Core Responsibilities:

Stakeholder Support & Engagement Enablement

• Serve as first-line support for business stakeholders engaging vendors.

• Guide Engagement Owners through the end-to-end procurement lifecycle.

• Provide visibility into requisition, contract, and vendor onboarding status.

• Troubleshoot workflow bottlenecks and escalate issues appropriately.

• Act as a trusted advisor on procurement policies and procedures.

Vendor Risk Process Support

• Assist Engagement Owners in initiating vendor risk reviews within Coupa.

• Ensure required documentation is submitted accurately and completely.

• Monitor vendor risk workflows and follow up with Risk & Compliance or InfoSec as needed.

• Provide status updates and ensure timely progression through approval gates.

• Help ensure all required risk reviews are completed prior to PO issuance.

Coupa & Workflow Navigation

• Support creation and submission of requisitions in Coupa.

• Assist with vendor onboarding documentation and system entries.

• Provide guidance on proper coding, cost center alignment, and required approvals.

• Maintain visibility dashboards and reporting for engagement owners.

• Identify recurring workflow friction points and recommend improvements.

Procurement Policy & Process Education

• Help interpret procurement policies for stakeholders.

• Provide training and job aids to improve compliance and efficiency.

• Support rollout of updated policies and process enhancements.

• Promote adoption of standardized procurement processes.

Operational Governance & Compliance

• Ensure procurement requests comply with policy and system controls.

• Support documentation retention requirements.

• Escalate non-compliance or risk gaps to the Senior Manager.

• Maintain organized records supporting audit readiness.

Process Improvement & Reporting

• Track and report common questions and process pain points.

• Identify opportunities to streamline procurement workflows.

• Support implementation of new system enhancements.

• Assist in preparation of procurement performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field.

• 3–6+ years of experience in Procurement Operations, Finance Operations, or Program Support.

• Experience working in a structured procurement system (Coupa strongly preferred).

• Strong understanding of procurement lifecycle processes.

• Ability to work cross-functionally with Legal, Risk, Finance, and IT.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Professional Competencies

• Service-oriented with strong stakeholder engagement skills.

• Highly organized and detail-focused.

• Comfortable navigating systems and process workflows.

• Able to balance enablement with enforcement.

• Thrives in a fast-paced, post-spin transformation environment.

Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only): Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses, and certifications. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan.  This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits that we provide to our employees, please click here.

Right to Work Requirements:

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

About S&P Global Mobility

At S&P Global Mobility, we provide invaluable insights derived from unmatched automotive data, enabling our customers to anticipate change and make decisions with conviction. Our expertise helps them to optimize their businesses, reach the right consumers, and shape the future of mobility. We open the door to automotive innovation, revealing the buying patterns of today and helping customers plan for the emerging technologies of tomorrow.

For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/mobility.

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include: 

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.  Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.  

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: [email protected] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.  
 
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