Analyst, Procurement Supplier Audit - Loveland, CO

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About The Position

The Analyst, Procurement Supplier Audit supports Procurement Governance by conducting detailed reviews and audits of supplier contracts and related transactions. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Governance and Processes, this role is responsible for assessing compliance with commercial terms, internal policies, and relevant regulations. The Analyst identifies financial risks, overpayment recovery opportunities, and control gaps, providing insights and recommendations that strengthen procurement practices and enhance overall compliance and accountability across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in contract auditing, internal audit, compliance, or related financial or governance functions.
• Demonstrated experience applying contract audit frameworks, audit techniques, and risk‑based assessment methodologies.
• Knowledge of Canadian statutory payroll taxes and U.S. unemployment insurance tax requirements.
• Strong understanding of contract pricing structures, commercial terms, and supplier billing practices.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle (preferred).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills with the ability to interpret complex data, legal/contractual language, and assess financial impacts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing clear, defensible audit reports and engaging effectively with stakeholders.
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented, able to manage multiple audit files concurrently while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and sound professional judgment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) with the ability to work independently in a governance‑driven environment.
• Effective collaborator able to work across functions such as Legal, Finance, Procurement, and Operations.

Nice To Haves

• Professional designations such as CPA, CIA, CFE, or an equivalent certification are considered strong assets.
• Additional training or coursework in audit, compliance, or contract management is an advantage.
• Industry experience in construction, energy, agricultural inputs and services, or similarly complex operational environments (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Audit supplier contracts and contract‑related transactions to verify:
• Compliance with commercial terms and conditions
• Accuracy of pricing, rates, rebates, and incentives
• Correct billing, cost recovery, and financial calculations
• Identify overcharges, non‑compliance with contractual commitments, and potential control weaknesses.
• Document audit findings and prepare clear, defensible reports that outline issues, root causes, financial impact, and recommended actions.
• Communicate audit results to internal stakeholders and external suppliers in a professional and collaborative manner.
• Track, validate, and report on the status of corrective actions, recoveries, contract adjustments, and remediation activities.
• Collaborate closely with Legal, Finance, Procurement, and Operations teams to resolve audit findings and support continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate audit workpapers, ensuring all reviews and evidence meet documentation and governance standards.
• Support process and control improvements related to contract management, payment accuracy, procurement governance, and supplier performance oversight.
• Contribute to contract risk assessments, audit planning activities, and the development of annual audit priorities.

Benefits

• comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week
• retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions
• paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• annual incentive plan, consistent with the terms of our program(s) where discretionary pay out of awards is reflecting components such as performance of the company and the employee

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level