Associate Analyst
About The Position
When you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future. Summary: In this role, you will support the identification and resolution of contract pricing discrepancies from purchase order transactions and vendor data on behalf of multiple clients. You will perform data review, assist with discrepancy resolution, and document supporting information.
Requirements
- Relevant degree preferred.
- No prior work experience required.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational and communication skills, and willingness to learn in a team-oriented environment.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of purchase or spend history desired.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basis data analysis functions preferred.
Responsibilities
- Review transactional and vendor data and applying contract pricing rules to identify and validate potential contract pricing discrepancies.
- Assist in prioritizing vendor overpayment recovery opportunities.
- Collaborate with internal teams and clients to gather required documentation such as contract approval information and/or supplier confirmation.
- Support communication efforts with vendors through drafted correspondence or follow-up under supervision, helping to resolve discrepancies.
- Track and update recovery status in PDR tools and databases to ensure visibility of progress.
- Prepare charts, tables, and reports that summarize findings in accordance with established guidelines.
- Participate in stakeholder meetings to understand business processes and requirements.
- Escalate unresolved or complex cases to manager for further review.
- Contribute to departmental process improvements by sharing observations and suggesting enhancements to current workflows and tools.
Benefits
- Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here: http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
