TekWissen Group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world. Our client is the secondlargest private employer in Chicago. We are a multicultural international community of more than 20000 faculty and staffeach supporting UChicagos mission of inquiry and academic excellence.Our client is a Medical Center provides worldrenowned patient care while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research. Together UChicago Medicine and the Biological Sciences Division are working to address the worlds most pressing medical challenges.
Position: Supplier Relationship Analyst 100% Remote Client: University of Chicago Location: 6054 S. Drexel Avenue Chicago IL 60637 United States Duration: 4 months Possible Extension Job Type: Contract Work Type: 100% Remote Shift: Mon Fri 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Pay Rate: $29.00/hour
Job Description:
Competencies:
Basic knowledge of accounting principles and accounts payable practices/techniques
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbal and written
Ability to participate as a team player and positively influence group activity
Proven problem solving and analytical skills
Working knowledge of interfaces between accounts payable and other financial systems
Attention to detail
Ability to prioritize and handle numerous tasks daily
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Bachelors degree required preferably in accounting or business administration
Experience
A minimum of two years business experience required
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Experience in a customer service environment required
Strong personal computer skills required
Desired Qualifications:
Previous experience in a higher education institution
Familiarity with administrative processes procedures and systems within a university setting
Prior experience as a functional user with an ERP system preferably Oracle Fusion
Demonstrated ability to use analytical techniques to reconcile financial data and review and process financial documents
Proficiency in the use of spreadsheet and database software
Shown intermediate to advanced proficiency in the use of Excel (vlookup pivot tables etc) and other database softwares (i.e. Cognos Tableau Oracle etc.)
Openness to change adapts and works effectively in a variety of situations individuals or groups is preferred
Technical Knowledge or Skills
Experience working with Microsoft Excel Word and databases required
Responsibilities:
A procurement analyst builds new relationships between the company and vendors and ensures that these relationships are maintained to the satisfaction of all parties.
The analyst also negotiates arrangements for the purchase of the goods materials and services the company requires within its budget limitations.
In meetings with vendors the procurement analyst must determine prices and set up a system of delivery as well as research the market appropriately to ensure that the company is getting the best possible value.
They must research the vendors to verify their credibility and ability to provide what is promised as well as keep abreast of data resulting from the vendor relationship to make sure it is worth maintaining in its present form or at all.
Procurement analysts holds a position that requires a large amount of contact with outside vendors and so strong written and verbal communications skills are vital.
The analyst must present be strong yet reasonable with the vendor so both sides understand clearly the terms of any prospective agreement.
Attention to detail and strong analytical skills are also vital for correct analysis of procurement data and to make sure that the company honours its obligations.
As the position requires meetings with clients and possible inspections of facilities the applicant should be prepared to split office time with potentially considerable amounts of travel.
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
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