SIPS Specialist II 4P/535

Location: APC Corporate Headquarters Birmingham, AL
Experience Level: 5–10 Years
Contract- 10 Months

Position Summary

The SIPS Specialist II supports the Supplier Information and Process Solutions (SIPS) team by managing and maintaining a large-scale supplier master database (50,000+ suppliers) in support of the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process. This role is responsible for analyzing, researching, and processing supplier requests in accordance with established policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.

This is a fast-paced, high-volume transactional role that requires strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can work independently while collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Master Data Management

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  Vet, establish, and maintain supplier records in the enterprise supplier master database

  
  


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  Analyze, research, and process requests to:

  
  
  
  
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    Add new suppliers

    
    
  
  
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    Update or change existing supplier records

    
    
  
  
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    Inactivate suppliers systemwide

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Ensure supplier data accuracy and completeness across systems

  
  

Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Support

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  Support end-to-end P2P processes by ensuring supplier data aligns with business and compliance requirements

  
  


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  Adhere to established policies, procedures, and approval workflows

  
  


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  Maintain compliance with audit controls, regulatory guidelines, and internal governance standards

  
  

Customer & Stakeholder Interaction

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  Serve as a point of contact for internal and external customers regarding supplier data requests

  
  


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  Provide timely, professional customer service while managing high request volumes

  
  


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  Communicate clearly and effectively regarding data requirements, issues, and resolutions

  
  

Operational Excellence

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  Maintain confidentiality of sensitive supplier and financial information

  
  


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  Manage multiple priorities in a production-driven environment

  
  


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  Adapt to changing responsibilities and evolving business needs

  
  

Required Qualifications

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  5–10 years of related work experience in supplier data, procurement operations, shared services, or similar roles

  
  


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  Excellent analytical and organizational skills

  
  


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  Strong attention to detail and data accuracy

  
  


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  Customer service-oriented mindset

  
  


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  Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  
  


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  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, etc.)

  
  


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  Strong time management and problem-solving abilities

  
  


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  Ability to work independently as a self-starter

  
  


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  Reliable and able to work onsite at APC Corporate Headquarters

  
  

Preferred Qualifications

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  Experience supporting supplier master data, vendor onboarding, or procurement systems

  
  


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  Familiarity with P2P environments, compliance controls, or audit requirements

  
  


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  Experience working in high-volume, transaction-based operations

  
  

Work Environment

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  Corporate office setting

  
  


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  High-volume, deadline-driven workload

  
  


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  Frequent interaction with procurement, finance, and external suppliers