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Specialist, PaaS

Specialist, PaaS

KPMG • Washington, DC, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

The KPMG Advisory practice is at the forefront of transformation, offering excellent opportunities for individuals to advance their careers and expertise with KPMG. Looking ahead, we anticipate continued evolution and success within the practice, fostering both personal and professional development, thereby creating new pathways for growth. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility, and leading market tools, we help our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.

KPMG is currently seeking a Specialist, PaaS to join our Managed Services practice.

Responsibilities:
  • Assist in procurement and finance processes, including vendor onboarding, sourcing support, and contract lifecycle coordination and maintain awareness of vendor lifecycle stages to ensure compliance and process alignment and support contract documentation and validation activities
  • Act as a coordination point for vendor communications and stakeholder interactions and track deliverables, timelines, and dependencies to ensure timely completion and proactively follow up on pending actions and escalate risks where required
  • Perform spend analysis and track procurement metrics to identify trends and insights and maintain and update reporting dashboards using Excel or procurement tools and support opportunity pipeline tracking for cost optimization initiatives
  • Identify opportunities for cost savings, elimination of duplication, and workflow efficiency improvements; analyze procurement and vendor usage patterns to recommend optimization strategies and document findings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
  • Work within an Agile delivery model, supporting sprint-based execution and backlog management and document processes, improvement recommendations, and operational updates and ensure adherence to structured workflows and governance standards
  • Collaborate across procurement, finance, and vendor stakeholders to ensure alignment of operational priorities and delivery objectives
  • Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:
  • Minimum one year of recent experience supporting procurement, sourcing, or finance processes
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to assess data and identify cost-saving opportunities and experience in reporting, dashboards, and data visualization; proficiency in Excel and data tracking tools and exposure to procurement platforms such as Ivalua, Ariba, Coupa, SAP, or similar
  • Basic understanding of procurement and finance processes, vendor lifecycle, and contract fundamentals
  • Strong coordination and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders
  • Familiarity with Agile delivery environments and continuous improvement practices and strong communication skills with attention to detail and follow-through
  • Ability to travel as needed
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
KPMG LLP and its subsidiaries (“KPMG”) complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work.
Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA: KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding KPMG's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.
KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.
Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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