Purchasing Systems Analyst

AdCode: 1549

Date: Aug 15, 2025

State: TX

City: Sugar Land

Business Unit: Corporate

Category: Administrative

Job Type:

Who We Are

Nexus Water Group is a leading regulated water and wastewater utility serving more than 1.3 million people across 20 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces.

“Nexus” means connection. Through the essential water and wastewater services we deliver, we have a very personal connection to the people, businesses, and communities we serve. This is why our operations are locally led and managed. Every day, over 1,300 professionals deliver vital, safe, and reliable service through over 670 water systems and 360 wastewater systems.

What We Offer

- Paid Time Off: Starting at 3 weeks annually along with 11 company-paid holidays

- Health and Wellness Benefits: The first day of the month after your start, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well.

- 401(k) Program with Matching Contribution: We offer a 100% match on contributions up to 4% of your salary, plus an additional 3% employer contribution.

- Grow With Us: Professional development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance.

- Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include company provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program just to name a few.

- Employee Resource Groups (ERG): ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization.

Overview

The Purchasing Systems Analyst supports enterprise procurement operations with a focus on purchasing systems administration, user training, supplier onboarding, and transaction oversight. This role ensures data accuracy, policy compliance, and timely resolution of issues across procurement platforms including SAP Ariba. The person in this role serves as a critical liaison among Procurement, Finance, IT, and external suppliers to promote seamless system use and drive operational efficiency.

Work schedule and Location

This position will be located in Sugar Land, Texas. Schedule is Monday through Friday with minimum of 3 days in the office.

What You'll Do

- Train internal users on corporate purchasing policies and systems.

- Troubleshoot application-related issues for purchasing and expense platforms.

- Support enhancements and resolve system issues with technical support teams.

- Assist suppliers with onboarding and navigation of procurement systems.

- Validate and maintain supplier master data to ensure accuracy and compliance.

- Reconcile purchasing card transactions for accuracy and policy compliance.

- Respond to questions related to purchasing card usage and expense procedures.

- Aggregate and analyze procurement, purchasing card, and fleet data for reporting to leadership, and manage related dashboards and trackers.

- Respond to basic supplier inquiries and escalate complex cases as needed.

- Coordinate with Procurement, Finance, and IT teams for cross-functional issue resolution.

- Schedule and facilitate supplier training sessions; distribute supporting materials.

- Complete additional duties and projects as assigned.

What You'll Bring

Experience and Education

- 3+ years of relevant experience in procurement, finance, or a related field.

- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Strong working knowledge of SAP Ariba, Concur, and purchasing card programs.

- Advanced Excel proficiency including pivot tables, lookup formulas, and other complex formulas.

- Ability to analyze data and generate actionable insights.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train and support users at all levels.

- Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and navigate cross-functional problem-solving.

- High attention to detail

- Familiarity with purchasing card programs and supplier

Work Environment

- Work is primarily performed in an office environment.

- Requires prolonged periods of setting at a desk and working on a computer.

- Occasional lifting of office materials or equipment up to 20 pounds may be required.

- Requires virtual and in-person meetings with suppliers and internal teams.

Our Company

We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law.

We are an E-Verify participating employer.

Nearest Major Market: Houston