Yale University

Procurement Data Solutions Specialist

New Haven, Connecticut, 06511 · Principal · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$68k-$121kDetected 50 days ago

PythonSQLSnowflakeData VisualizationNLPProcess ImprovementProcurement

About the role

Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow.
Process improvement: Assess procurement workflows across university business units to identify inefficiencies, gaps and opportunities for standardization and savings.
Utilize AI tools in the development of analysis for anomoly detection / outlier analytics, classification (automated spend categorization), NLP/dcocument analysis.

Jaggaer Reporting Implementation and Support -- Collaborating with internal stakeholders and Jaggaer support team to configure, test and deploy reporting modules in alignment with institutional needs.
Work with business partners and process owners to document data, reporting and BI requirements and performance targets.
Develops and maintains a standard methodology for documenting and codifying requirements and specifications using standard templates that meet the needs of both business partners and ITS.
Develop prototypes and mock-ups to help elicit and define requirements.
Partner with ITS to identify reporting & BI solutions, including evaluation of commercial off-the-shelf software and other solutions.
Develop prototypes using reporting software & BI tools to model and iterate requirements, and ensure the appropriateness of chosen solutions.
Provide analytical support for the development and deployment of solutions, and collaborates with developers and end-users to insure that application functionality meets business needs.
Develops test cases and scenarios, and actively participates in the testing and quality assurance process.
Facilitate and support data stewardship and governance processes.
Develop metrics to monitor data quality.

Required Skills & Abilities 1.Proficiency in data compilation and data visualization techniques and tools (e.g., Alteryx, PowerBI, Tableau).
2.Experience with data querying languages (SQL, Snowflake, Python,) and.
These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Promote a culture of continuous improvement and data-informed decision making within the procurement function.

Job Posting Date 06/02/2026 Job Category Professional Bargaining Unit NON Compensation Grade Administration & Operations Compensation Grade Profile Manager; Program Leader (P5) Salary Range $68,000.00 - $120,500.00 Time Type Full time Durat

3.Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies, tools, and concepts (including those related to Natural Language Processing (NLP), Machine Learning (ML) and prompt engineering).
Preferred Education and Experience 1.Experience in a financial, audit, or business operations environment particularly higher education or complex, decentralized organizations.
Health Requirements Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities.
Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
Tracking platform adoption and performance metrics, and collecting user feedback to guide improvements and training efforts -- and monitoring platform updates and best practices in higher education procurement systems.

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