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Form of workProcurement Analyst
Pay Rate: $29.41/hr
Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Location: Chicago, IL 60637
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Vendor Maintenance Supervisor, the Supplier Relationship Analyst performs duties to support the Financial Services supplier maintenance operations. The position requires excellent customer service and relationship building skills. The Supplier Relationship Analyst is responsible for ensuring compliance with all appropriate University, Federal, and State policies and regulations. The ideal candidate will be a proactive worker with the ability to anticipate issues and provide guidance on solving problems.
Responsibilities:
Competencies:
Experience
Desired Qualifications:
Technical Knowledge or Skills
Benefits (employee contribution):
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Pay Rate: $29.41/hr
Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Location: Chicago, IL 60637
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Duration: 10 monthsJob Summary:
Reporting to the Vendor Maintenance Supervisor, the Supplier Relationship Analyst performs duties to support the Financial Services supplier maintenance operations. The position requires excellent customer service and relationship building skills. The Supplier Relationship Analyst is responsible for ensuring compliance with all appropriate University, Federal, and State policies and regulations. The ideal candidate will be a proactive worker with the ability to anticipate issues and provide guidance on solving problems.
Responsibilities:
Conducts due diligence on records for new and existing suppliers to ensure compliance with federal regulations and University policies
Ensures government compliance forms are completed including W9 and W8 forms for new suppliers to ensure accuracy of 1099 and 1042S reporting
Performs data analysis and perform periodic review of supplier database to ensure data remains up-to-date and accurate
Acts as a conduit between campus stakeholders, central offices, and suppliers to update and complete records
Resolves escalated level inquiries from internal and external stakeholders
Resolves escalated issues from other team members
Collaborates with Procurement Services team to maintain integrity of the supplier database
Manages relationships with suppliers as required and appropriate
Creates and/or maintains supplier information accurately in accounting system and supporting database
Continuously seeks opportunities to make improvements of procedures and systems
Performs miscellaneous functions and/or projects as directed by the Supplier Relationship Supervisor
Other duties as assigned
Ensures government compliance forms are completed including W9 and W8 forms for new suppliers to ensure accuracy of 1099 and 1042S reporting
Performs data analysis and perform periodic review of supplier database to ensure data remains up-to-date and accurate
Acts as a conduit between campus stakeholders, central offices, and suppliers to update and complete records
Resolves escalated level inquiries from internal and external stakeholders
Resolves escalated issues from other team members
Collaborates with Procurement Services team to maintain integrity of the supplier database
Manages relationships with suppliers as required and appropriate
Creates and/or maintains supplier information accurately in accounting system and supporting database
Continuously seeks opportunities to make improvements of procedures and systems
Performs miscellaneous functions and/or projects as directed by the Supplier Relationship Supervisor
Other duties as assigned
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
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in accounting or business administration
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
Bachelor's 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
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
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
Benefits (employee contribution):
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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