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Business Analyst (Procurement)
Baltimore, MD · Human ResourcesTalEx is partnering with a large financial services organization to identify a Business Analyst for a contract role in Baltimore, Maryland.
Candidates will process all incoming license requests, this is primarily what the role is. Candidate will enter data into inventory system and process requests with various vendors. Looking for someone with experience managing vendors. Candidates with experience in business, finance, supply chain management, contracts, purchasing, economics, quantitative methods or organization and management would be a fit for this role.
Additional Job Details:
• Day to day activities include researching contract and vendor details from internal database platforms; building complex Excel spreadsheets, assigned to several projects related to vendors. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills coupled with software knowledge (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint) are required skillsets for this position • Candidate will be communicating daily with internal business users and external vendors to reconcile vendor invoices, and should be familiar with most functions of Outlook. • Excel proficiency (basic formula creation, pivot tables, hyperlinking) will be required for benchmarking analysis. Candidate must have a keen attention to details and deadlines for projects. • Ideal candidates have an understanding of basic vendor relationship management and an entry level understanding of procurement functions. • Advanced working knowledge of Excel building complex reports to submit the business for review. • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite • Excellent written and verbal communication skills coupled with software knowledge (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint) are required skillsets for this position • Experience working with vendors • Ability to work independently • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Demonstrates process oriented, logical thought process • Strong interpersonal skills
Specific Skill Set Required:Vendor Management
1. Knowledge of Market Data and working with vendors (preferred)
2. Strong Microsoft Office skills, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
3. Knowledge of FITS inventory system (preferred)
4. Basic understanding of legal contracts for market data services (preferred)
5. Basic understanding of accounting principles (debit, credit, run rate, fiscal, G/L, etc.)
6. 5+ years senior administrative experience to include:
a. Strong phone skills
b. Ability to communicate effectively with senior management
c. Ability to work independently
d. Strong organizational skills
e. Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects simultaneously
Candidates will process all incoming license requests, this is primarily what the role is. Candidate will enter data into inventory system and process requests with various vendors. Looking for someone with experience managing vendors. Candidates with experience in business, finance, supply chain management, contracts, purchasing, economics, quantitative methods or organization and management would be a fit for this role.
Additional Job Details:
• Day to day activities include researching contract and vendor details from internal database platforms; building complex Excel spreadsheets, assigned to several projects related to vendors. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills coupled with software knowledge (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint) are required skillsets for this position • Candidate will be communicating daily with internal business users and external vendors to reconcile vendor invoices, and should be familiar with most functions of Outlook. • Excel proficiency (basic formula creation, pivot tables, hyperlinking) will be required for benchmarking analysis. Candidate must have a keen attention to details and deadlines for projects. • Ideal candidates have an understanding of basic vendor relationship management and an entry level understanding of procurement functions. • Advanced working knowledge of Excel building complex reports to submit the business for review. • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite • Excellent written and verbal communication skills coupled with software knowledge (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint) are required skillsets for this position • Experience working with vendors • Ability to work independently • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Demonstrates process oriented, logical thought process • Strong interpersonal skills
Specific Skill Set Required:Vendor Management
1. Knowledge of Market Data and working with vendors (preferred)
2. Strong Microsoft Office skills, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
3. Knowledge of FITS inventory system (preferred)
4. Basic understanding of legal contracts for market data services (preferred)
5. Basic understanding of accounting principles (debit, credit, run rate, fiscal, G/L, etc.)
6. 5+ years senior administrative experience to include:
a. Strong phone skills
b. Ability to communicate effectively with senior management
c. Ability to work independently
d. Strong organizational skills
e. Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects simultaneously