Sr. Purchase to Pay Specialist, Americas

Values & Innovation

At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.

Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.

Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.

If you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the Internal Career Site Here. 

Purpose of Role

Under Armour is looking for a qualified, driven Sr. Purchase to Pay Specialist. This is an opportunity to be part of a great success story, as Under Armour continues to impact the business like no other company has. 

Your Impact

• Manage purchase order activity, set up contracts and or milestone payments accurately in Ariba. Timely action of PO/Contract modifications or amendments that effect payment(s). Consistent collaboration with business units and suppliers to ensure timely invoice processing and accuracy of payment amounts executing within the established timeframe(s).
• Collaborate with Finance, Procurement and IT partners to ensure related activity is in accordance to established controls/guidelines.
• Reconcile invoice exceptions related to PO pricing and quantity discrepancies 
• Produce and monitor/action AP aging reports, established KPI’s and present results in Team meetings
• Researches, performs root cause analysis and resolves a high volume of internal and external inquiries regarding account status, including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to the appropriate individuals
• Subject matter expert of P2P processes and systems with the goal to understand various business unit(s) and challenges faced as it relates to P2P activity
• Maintain and support P2P process, policies and procedures in collaboration with key stakeholders
• Reconciles vendor accounts through monthly statement reviews, analyzing detailed invoice postings where variances are identified
• Support training for UA teammates on the current P2P process and system(s)
• Identify continuous improvement projects and support process design
• Establish, develop and maintain effective cross functional working relationships to ensure an integrated contribution to the company's corporate objectives and individual goals
• Provide internal/external audit with requested documents or files
• Performs other duties as required to support Accounting Operations

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven experience within a P2P / Purchase to Pay role / Contract management
• Strong organizational skills, must be detail oriented
• Ability to follow up on pending issues and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to identify needs/issues, probe for root causes, and evaluate alternative business solutions and approaches

 
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Candidate must have 2-3 years operational procurement, purchasing / accounts payable or general accounting experience.

COMPUTER SKILLS:
SAP and Ariba experience preferred or other equivalent system experience. Proficient in Excel.

Workplace Location

• Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Baltimore office.
• Return to Work Designation: 3 days week in-office, the remainder of work week remote. 

Relocation

• No relocation provided

Base Compensation

 $57,022.00 - $78,404.70 USD

Most new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more over time. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position. UA is committed to helping our teammates succeed and advance in their careers. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

Benefits & Perks

• Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community.
• Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
• Competitive 401(k) plan matching.  
• Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA-eligible teammates
• Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being. 

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Our Commitment to Diversity

At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.