Vendor Analyst
Job Posting for Vendor Analyst at Liberty University
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Vendor Analyst is responsible for maintaining the supplier database, providing vendor management training and onboarding support, and managing the vendor evaluation and assessment processes. The aim of the Vendor Analyst is to assist the Chief Procurement Administrator in establishing and maintaining a viable vendor base, developing supplier management strategies and cultivating strategic supplier relationships.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assists in establishing supplier management strategies.
2. Designs and implements supplier communication and education tools.
3. Coordinates with Spend Analyst to identify spending patterns and qualitative factors to identify key suppliers.
4. Identifies and proposes opportunities for supplier rationalization.
5. Develops and monitors standardized supplier performance measures.
6. Designs and implements tools to enhance the supplier performance evaluation process.
7. Maintains the supplier database.
8. Provides direct support to suppliers during supplier onboarding.
9. Trains and supports suppliers in the use of the University’s procurement systems.
10. Inputs and maintains appropriate vendor documents including W-9s, 1099s, and COIs.
11. Validates supplier W-9 data to verify supplier information and qualifications.
12. Works with Risk Management to support management of COIs.
13. Develops a strong technical understanding of the procurement systems in use.
14. Regularly pursues professional development.
15. Performs other duties and assists in procurement projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assists in establishing supplier management strategies.
2. Designs and implements supplier communication and education tools.
3. Coordinates with Spend Analyst to identify spending patterns and qualitative factors to identify key suppliers.
4. Identifies and proposes opportunities for supplier rationalization.
5. Develops and monitors standardized supplier performance measures.
6. Designs and implements tools to enhance the supplier performance evaluation process.
7. Maintains the supplier database.
8. Provides direct support to suppliers during supplier onboarding.
9. Trains and supports suppliers in the use of the University’s procurement systems.
10. Inputs and maintains appropriate vendor documents including W-9s, 1099s, and COIs.
11. Validates supplier W-9 data to verify supplier information and qualifications.
12. Works with Risk Management to support management of COIs.
13. Develops a strong technical understanding of the procurement systems in use.
14. Regularly pursues professional development.
15. Performs other duties and assists in procurement projects as assigned.
1. Bachelors of Science degree with a concentration in Business or Supply chain Management.
2. Two-to-four years of professional experience in a procurement role.
3. Certification in Procurement or Supply Chain Management from the Institute of Government Purchasing, National Association of Educational Procurement, or Institute of Supply Management.
4. Well-developed reasoning, communication, and customer service skills.
5. Working knowledge of procurement and source-to-pay software systems.
6. Individual must not be in default on any federal student or parent loan.
7. Individual must not be convicted of, or pled nolo contendere or guilty to, a crime involving the acquisition, use, or expenditure of federal, state, or local government funds, or be administratively or judicially determined to have committed fraud or any other material violation of law involving federal, state, or local government funds (CFR 668.14(b)(18)(i)).
Preferred Qualifications
2. Two-to-four years of professional experience in a procurement role.
3. Certification in Procurement or Supply Chain Management from the Institute of Government Purchasing, National Association of Educational Procurement, or Institute of Supply Management.
4. Well-developed reasoning, communication, and customer service skills.
5. Working knowledge of procurement and source-to-pay software systems.
6. Individual must not be in default on any federal student or parent loan.
7. Individual must not be convicted of, or pled nolo contendere or guilty to, a crime involving the acquisition, use, or expenditure of federal, state, or local government funds, or be administratively or judicially determined to have committed fraud or any other material violation of law involving federal, state, or local government funds (CFR 668.14(b)(18)(i)).
1. Masters of Business Administration or Supply Chain Management.
2. Lean or Six Sigma experience.
3. Experience with source to pay software solutions.
4. Fluency in Spanish or American Sign Language.
Work Hours
2. Lean or Six Sigma experience.
3. Experience with source to pay software solutions.
4. Fluency in Spanish or American Sign Language.
8am-5pm; M-F
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