Supplier Onboarding Analyst

Paramount CBS Communications•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Supplier Onboarding Analyst works on the Procure-to-Pay (PTP) Supplier Management team, which sets up and maintains supplier records to support accurate, compliant, and timely payments. The analyst owns day-to-day supplier onboarding and collaborates with the business, Tax, Treasury, Procurement, and Disbursements. The role is accountable for accurate and timely supplier setup, including completing bank account and tax validations before payment, in support of SOX-compliant controls.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of experience in supplier or vendor management, accounts payable, procure-to-pay, or a related finance operations role.
Working knowledge of vendor master data, W-9/W-8 tax documentation, and bank account validation.
Strong attention to detail and a controls-minded approach.
Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and short deadlines.
Proficiency in Excel and common office tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP systems; Oracle Fusion is preferred, while SAP or another ERP is acceptable.
Familiarity with SOX controls, audit support, and fraud prevention in vendor master processes.
Experience with ticketing or case management tools.
Experience supporting international suppliers or multiple regions.
Process improvement or automation experience.

Responsibilities

Review and process new supplier requests, including vendor information forms, W-9 and W-8 tax forms, and supporting documentation, for accuracy and completeness.
Create and update supplier records according to established processes and approval workflows.
Validate supplier legal names, addresses, tax IDs, and bank account details, and confirm bank account information is verified before payment.
Identify and resolve discrepancies such as bank account mismatches, missing forms, or supplier name inconsistencies, working with suppliers and internal requesters.
Coordinate exception requests with Tax, Compliance, and PTP leadership, and document approvals clearly.
Prioritize and escalate urgent onboarding requests affecting time-sensitive payments, and communicate status to stakeholders.
Respond to supplier and internal inquiries about onboarding status within agreed service levels.
Maintain onboarding trackers and reports, including open requests, aging, and turnaround time.
Support audit and SOX requests by providing evidence and documentation for vendor master controls.
Help document procedures and training materials, identify process improvements, and support system implementations and go-live waves by testing and validating supplier data.