SIPS Specialist II – Supplier Information & Process Solutions

Client: Southern Company

Location: Birmingham, AL

Contract: 1 Year

Job Summary

We are seeking a SIPS Specialist II to support the Supply Chain Management Supplier Information and Process Solutions (SIPS) team.

This role is responsible for helping manage and maintain a supplier master database of more than 60,000 suppliers in support of the Source-to-Pay (S2P) process. The position will process supplier setup, change, and inactivation requests while ensuring compliance with established policies, procedures, audit controls, and data-quality requirements.

This is a fast-paced, high-volume transactional role requiring strong attention to detail, confidentiality, customer service, and the ability to work independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Support supplier master data activities for the Source-to-Pay process.

• Process requests to:

  • Add new suppliers
  • Update existing supplier information
  • Inactivate suppliers

• Review supplier information for completeness and accuracy.

• Assist with supplier vetting and validation activities.

• Maintain accurate and current supplier master records.

• Follow established policies, procedures, compliance requirements, and audit controls.

• Handle confidential and sensitive supplier information appropriately.

• Communicate with internal and external customers regarding supplier-related requests.

• Track and manage high volumes of supplier transactions.

• Identify incomplete or inaccurate supplier information and coordinate corrections.

• Maintain supporting documentation for supplier master changes.

• Assist with reporting, audits, and data-quality reviews as required.

• Adapt to changing responsibilities and team priorities.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in supplier master data, supply chain, procurement, accounts payable, vendor management, or related transactional operations .
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to follow detailed policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Source-to-Pay (S2P) or Procure-to-Pay processes.
• Experience maintaining large supplier or vendor master databases.
• Experience with ERP, procurement, supplier-management, or financial systems.
• Previous experience supporting compliance, audit, or data-governance processes.
• Experience working within a large corporate or utility environment.

Key Skills

Supplier Master Data | SIPS | Source-to-Pay | S2P | Supplier Management | Vendor Management | Data Maintenance | Data Quality | Supply Chain | Procurement | Compliance | Audit Controls | Customer Service | Transaction Processing | Master Data Management