Procurement Contract Compliance Analyst

**Introduction** What You Will Do In this role, you will work cross-functionally with Sourcing, Procurement, Finance, Legal, and business stakeholders to drive contract compliance and protect negotiated value. Sourcing & Contract Alignment * Partner directly with sourcing managers and contract owners to interpret commercial terms and ensure they are accurately reflected in downstream transactions * Act as a bridge between sourcing, AP, and suppliers to enforce pricing, discounts, rebates, and contractual obligations * Support sourcing teams in validating that negotiated savings and terms are realized in actual spend 4-Way Matching & Compliance Execution * Execute 4-way matching (contracts, purchase orders, goods receipts, invoices) to identify discrepancies such as pricing deviations, unauthorized charges, or scope mismatches * Perform detailed invoice-to-contract validation, ensuring adherence to agreed pricing schedules, rate cards, volume tiers, and payment terms Exception Management & Supplier Engagement * Investigate and resolve discrepancies by liaising with internal stakeholders and suppliers * Drive resolution of pricing and billing issues, including securing credit notes and recovering value leakage * Communicate directly with suppliers to clarify contract terms, explain variances, and enforce compliance Contract Insight & Continuous Improvement * Identify recurring issues such as pricing drift, incorrect PO usage, or contract misalignment and provide feedback to sourcing teams * Contribute to improving sourcing and contracting practices by highlighting gaps in contract clarity, structure, or enforceability * Support implementation of controls, matching logic, and compliance rules within systems Analytics & Reporting * Track and report on compliance metrics such as match rates, exception trends, supplier performance, and financial impact * Conduct analysis on high-value suppliers/contracts to uncover systematic leakage or non-compliance risks Audit & Governance Support * Support audit activities by providing transaction validation, documentation, and explanation of processes * Ensure adherence to internal controls and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX where applicable) **Your role and responsibilities** We are looking for sourcing and procurement professionals who will bring strong contract understanding and supplier engagement skills to join our Contract Compliance team. This team serves as a critical safeguard for organizational spend, ensuring every dollar paid aligns with negotiated supplier contracts. You will play a key role in bridging Sourcing, Procurement, and Accounts Payable, working closely with contract owners and suppliers to ensure commercial terms are correctly executed and enforced. The role goes beyond transactional matching—it requires contract interpretation, supplier communication, and sourcing insight to identify value leakage, enforce negotiated terms, and strengthen compliance across the supplier base. Why This Role is Ideal for Sourcing Professionals? * Opportunity to ensure negotiated savings are realized, not just agreed * High exposure to contracts, suppliers, and commercial decision-making * Ability to influence better sourcing practices and contract design * Blend of analytical work, supplier engagement, and cross-functional collaboration **Required technical and professional expertise** * Sourcing / Procurement background with understanding of supplier contracts and commercial terms * Strong ability to read, interpret, and apply contract terms (pricing models, rate cards, SLAs, payment terms, etc.) * Experience working with contract owners and suppliers to resolve commercial or billing issues * Analytical mindset with ability to identify trends, discrepancies, and financial impact * Strong stakeholder communication skills across procurement, finance, and external suppliers * Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and/or procurement/CLM platforms (Coupa, Ariba, Icertis, Sirion) * Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills; SQL is a plus **Preferred technical and professional experience** * Experience in strategic sourcing, procurement operations, or supplier management roles * Exposure to contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools and contract repositories * Experience with invoice validation, 3-way/4-way matching, or supplier compliance programs * Background in shared services or global procurement environments * Familiarity with goods/services receipt processes and P2P lifecycle IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. 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