PURCHASING OPERATIONS ANALYST - REMOTE

Compass Group•remote, CO

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Purchasing Operations Analyst is responsible for the management of contract data input and maintenance, data mapping, pricing audits and review of information for data integrity. Purchasing Operations Analyst supports data input for new client onboardings and distribution transitions. Duties include communicating with Account Managers, Category Managers, suppliers, other internal stakeholders and our clients.

Requirements

3-5 years’ experience in purchasing, finance, project management or data analysis
Intermediate to Advanced skills in Excel (pivot tables, v lookups, filters etc.)
Adept at data analytics and data integrity within the supply chain industry
Adept at adhering to strict deadlines with competing demands
Self-motivated and an ability to perform in a fast-paced, process driven organization with high levels of accountability and flexibility.
Ability to interact effectively with internal departments and external customers and represent the organization in a professional manner

Nice To Haves

1-2 years’ Foodservice supply chain experience preferred
Associates / Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance or related field.

Responsibilities

Facilitate creation of monthly price audits for multiple clients using pivot tables and vlookups
Review accuracy of pricing audits for discrepancies and anomalies for submission to clients or distributors.
Analysis of price audit to create summary for easy understanding of discrepancies for clients and distributors
Problem Solving abilities to research issues found in the analysis of the price audit
Provides contract entry support for department for contract management systems with a focus on accuracy and data integrity.
Understand all pricing components and pricing information documentation to review, validate, and ensure accurate implementation in the contract management system.
Maintain data entry requirements by following data program techniques, contract and item attributes, and procedures
Resolve discrepancies using standard procedures by returning incomplete and inaccurate documents to the assigned category manager for resolution
Review integrity of contract data for accuracy by correcting or deleting information as needed
Meet deadlines required for vendor pricing, which may be variable by distribution entity, client, and agreement type
Meet deadlines required for pricing audits, which may be variable by distribution entity, client, and agreement type
Assist with contract development and compliance, performance, and client specific requirements.
Manages process of confirming and updating product and pricing data to support core contracted business, new client onboarding, and DC transitions
Deliver against process and accuracy improvement targets to deliver improved results.
Provide contract management data entry and reporting support to team as needed.
Additional duties as assigned